Boeing to convert Aeroflot MD-11s

 BOEING will convert two MD-11 aircraft into freighters for Aeroflot Cargo.

It will update the aircraft’s flight deck features and cargo-handling system so that they are consistent across Aeroflot-Cargo’s fleet.

“These aircraft represent a very substantial investment. By putting them in the hands of the original manufacturer for conversion, we can extend the life of the aircraft and maximize their capabilities,” said Aeroflot-Cargo general director Andrey Goryashko. "The Boeing Converted Freighter program gives us the confidence and support that we expect with a new airplane while allowing us to make the most of the fleet we already have.”

“This conversion program allows Aeroflot-Cargo to streamline and modernise its operational systems across its freighter fleet,” said Daniel da Silva, vice-president for Sales and Marketing, Boeing Commercial Aviation Services