The first passenger to cargo cabin (P2C) conversion program on a Boeing 777-300ER undertaken by Jamco Aero Design and Engineering (JADE), a subsidiary of JAMCO Corporation (JAMCO) and Singapore Airlines Engineering Company (SIAEC), has been completed for launch customer Singapore Airlines (SIA).
JADE and SIAEC have developed a more optimal solution for SIA as part of a JAMCO “Project Blue Sky” Initiative involving the removal of passenger seats from two zones in the cabin to allow cargo to be secured on the passenger cabin floor. This approach maximises the cargo capacity in the passenger cabin and reduces the dead weight of the aircraft which in turn creates fuel savings for the airline. What’s more, the removed seats can be safely stored, eliminating the risk of damage during cargo loading. The retrofitted aircraft can now carry up to 193,000 lbs of cargo, a 12% increase in cargo capacity from a standard 777-300ER.
JADE’s P2C conversion on the Boeing 777-300ER is the first solution to be awarded a Supplementary Type Certificate (STC) by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS). This conversion also meets the set requirements for FAA and EASA STC approvals, making it a quick and compatible solution for any airline around the world.
