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IAI’s “Big Twin” Freighter Lands in Dubai
The 777-300ERSF is the first Boeing 777 passenger-to-freighter conversion
IAI’s Boeing 777-300ERSF “Big Twin” Freighter Lands in Dubai
IAI’s Boeing 777-300ERSF “Big Twin” Freighter Lands in Dubai. (Photo:David McIntosh)

The Boeing 777-300ERSF “Big Twin,” a passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion of the 777-300ER engineered by Israel Aerospace Industries’ Bedek Aviation Group, is making its first public appearance at the Dubai Airshow. The aircraft on show is the prototype conversion and had previously operated on regular passenger duties with Emirates Airline before being withdrawn from use in February 2020.

The aircraft flew to Tel Aviv for the P2F conversion in 2021 and took to the air again in March this year. After a lay-up, it resumed test-flying last month. One of 20 aircraft on order for lessor AerCap, the Big Twin is destined for service with U.S. cargo carrier Kalitta Air.