Asia Pacific Airlines adding third 757F, looks ahead to further fleet expansion

[caption id="attachment_411976" align="alignright" width="458"] Asia Pacific Airlines plans to put a third 757-200PCF into commercial service next month.[/caption] Guam-based all-cargo carrier Asia Pacific Airlines took redelivery of a third freighter-converted 757-200PCF (25140, ex-OpenSkies) following conversion by Precision Aircraft Solutions [FAT 004931 ]. The aircraft is number three in a trio of 757Fs the carrier is gradually introducing to replace its aging 727Fs, the last of which (22462) will continue to fly until the end of the year. Touch labor for the conversion was performed by Flightstar Aviation in Jacksonville (VQQ). Now that conversion is complete, the aircraft will receive a new coat of paint and a number of tech upgrades before entering into commercial service next month. The aircraft will be based in Guam, where it will be used in regional service and for ad-hoc charters from Guam to destinations in the region and elsewhere in the Asia-Pacific, such as Hong Kong (HKG) and Macau (MFM). Asia Pacific Airlines’ transition to the 757 platform represents a major step for the carrier that now makes possible a number of point-to-point routes that were not previously doable with the 727s. Ahead of putting the 757s into service, APA obtained ETOPs 180 certification – a requirement for twin-engine flights during which an aircraft will be more than three hours away from a suitable airport. Asia Pacific Airlines pointed to its nonstop flights between Honolulu (HNL) and Guam (GUM) as an example of the Pratt-powered aircraft’s capability. On the return to HNL, the aircraft are able to stop at islands across Micronesia. Beyond the third 757F, fleet expansion is in the cards – both for additional 757s, and potentially other aircraft types as well. Asia Pacific Airlines told Cargo Facts it will probably consider opportunities to expand its fleet during the first half of 2020. While additional 757Fs are likely in the near-term, APA said that being common rated on the 757 and 767 would allow the carrier to consider larger aircraft as well. Interested in how the global freighter fleet will develop over the next 20 years? The Cargo Facts Consulting 2019 Freighter Forecast is available now. Visit www.cfcinsights.com for more information. Those who purchase the Report prior to 17 June will also gain access to a live webinar with Cargo Facts Consulting Managing Director and report author, Frederic Horst.

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