IAI signs new deal with Ascent for 777 conversion site

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and Marana Aerospace Solutions (Ascent Aviation Services) have signed a long-term agreement to establish a conversion site and carry out passenger-to-freighter conversions on Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Within the framework of the collaboration agreement, IAI plans to have Ascent convert two lines of Boeing B777-300ER aircraft, starting in 2024 in Ascent’s facilities located in Marana, Arizona, USA. To support the program, Ascent will build two new widebody hangars with pre-construction work having already commenced. Work is expected to be completed on both hangars prior to aircraft induction. IAI’s Aviation Group recently successfully completed the first test flight