A multi-tiered solution that converts passenger aircraft into a cargo configuration has been developed and implemented by Collins Aerospace.
According to the company, the quick-turn conversion, which involves the removal of seats on the main deck floor, can be completed in as little as seven days and can likewise be easily be reversed
“The current situation has increased the need for airlines to deliver critical medical goods to locations around the globe,” said Trevor Skelly, General Manager, Integration Engineering for Collins Aerospace. “Collins Aerospace is committed to using our cabin conversion expertise to assist our customers and ensure the important work of aiding the world in the fight against this pandemic continues.”
The company’s Integration Engineering facility in Everett, Washington is able to offer Engineering Order (EO) solutions for rapid conversion as well as Supplemental Type Certification (STC) for cabin modifications to carry greater weight and various cargo types for longer-term flexibility.
