
– Beginning this spring, we see an increased interest for our new generation of cargo conversions, and we currently have orders for eight cargo converted Saab 340s in 2021, up from earlier predicted 4-6 conversions, says Pär Gulle, TAM Managing Director.
– This is beyond our previous expectations, and as we are in final negotiations with additional customers, we estimate to have delivered a total of more than two dozen cargo converted Saab 340’s by the coming winter. With 400 lbs, close to 200 kgs, in weight savings the New Generation Cargo Conversion programme will most certainly attract a number of express cargo carriers as well as other short haul cargo operators, as the new version will allow for an increase in range or payload or a combination thereof, Pär Gulle states.
– In general, the current portfolio of services offered by TAM – maintenance and overhaul of Saab 340 and Saab 2000, complemented in 2020 with the ATR72 family, extensive rebuilds, modifications and cargo conversions of Saab 340s – continue to prove to be the right concept for us, Pär Gulle summarizes.