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Israel Aerospace Industries' first cargo-converted Airbus aircraft completes first flight

A converted aircraft costs tens of millions of dollars, compared with more than $250 million for a new cargo aircraft of the same model directly from the production line.

  • Israel Aerospace Industries successfully flies first cargo-converted Airbus A330-200.
  • Aircraft designed for cargo operations on regional and medium-range routes.
  • IAI's first conversion of Airbus aircraft, complementing Boeing 777-300ERSF program.

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