Mammoth Freighters has announced that it has reached a major milestone in its 777 passenger-to-freighter conversion programme with the completion of the door cutting on AviaAM Leasing’s first B777-300ER (MSN 35299).

AviaAM Leasing, a subsidiary of the Avia Solutions Group, is the launch customer for the 777-300ERMF type, with an order of six conversions in total. Currently, Mammoth has two AviaAM Leasing B777-300ER aircraft on site at its modification partner facility, Aspire MRO, based in Fort Worth, Texas.

“We are very excited to reach this major milestone in our 777 freighter conversion program,” remarked Brian McCarthy, Mammoth Vice President Marketing and Sales. “We are even more thrilled that we will be having our aircraft operating in the world’s crossroads via the Avia Solutions Group’s BBN Airlines in Turkey.”

“We are thrilled to be part of the prototype development and to attend the door cutting ceremony for our first B777-300ER, which is a momentous occasion for us. We eagerly anticipate the operational benefits these advanced freighters will bring to our global network and look forward to continued success in this collaboration,” remarked Tadas Goberis, CEO and Chairman of AviaAM Leasing.

AviaAM Leasing has committed to a total of six Mammoth B777-300ERMF freighters. Mammoth recently successfully hung the Main Cargo Door on its B777-200LRMF. The aircraft is now having the cargo loading system installed, after which it will begin flight testing.