The first of four B-737-300s, converted in-house by Qantas Airways Ltd. under Israel Aerospace Industries Bedek Aviation Group’s Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) was delivered to Australian Air Express last month in Avalon Australia.
Dany Kleiman, Corporate Vice President and General Manager of Bedek Aviation Group says: “We are pleased that Qantas is converting its B737-300’s, using IAI’s kits and technical support. This delivery of the first converted aircraft marks a significant milestone in our relationship with Qantas and I am confident it will lead to future strong mutual business opportunities.”
IAI’s Bedek Aviation Group is a full service provider of aircraft, engines and components to airlines and cargo industries. Bedek is a leading modification center for a wide range of narrow and wide-body aircraft, including B737-300SF, B737-300QC, B767-200SF, and 747-100/200/400 SF conversions.
Israel Aerospace Industries, Ltd. (IAI), formerly known as Israel Aircraft Industries, is Israel's largest industrial exporter and a globally recognized leader for the defense and commercial markets. IAI provides unique and cost-effective technological solutions for a broad spectrum of needs in space, air, land, sea and homeland defense, including: maintenance and conversion of commercial aircraft, unmanned air and ground vehicles, radars, secure communications, AEW, EW, ELINT/ESM, SIGINT and COMINT/COMJAM, air-to-air refueling, upgrading of military aircraft and helicopters, Anti-Tactical Ballistic Missiles (ATBM), optronic payloads, navigation, smart weapons, missiles, commercial satellites and launchers, mine detection, clearing and breaching systems and many other core technologies, products and services.
For further information, please contact:
Doron Suslik
Deputy Corporate Vice President Communications
Tel: 972 (3) 935 8509
Fax: 972 (3) 935 8512
Email: hpaz@iai.co.il