RUS takes delivery of its first A300-600R freighter

With a celebratory event at EADS modification centre EFW in Dresden, Germany, the first of two A300-600R converted freighters has been handed over to Sharjah based RUS Aviation in the cargo company's new livery.

“We are pleased to release this newly converted aircraft to RUS Aviation. The freighters’ great potential will take its part to enhance the business opportunities of RUS Aviation. And we are happy that this newly converted freighter aircraft has been the first of now totalling seventeen aircraft in the backlog for conversion with RUS and two other customers until 2013”, said Andreas Sperl, President and Chief executive of EADS EFW.

The General Electric CF6-powered aircraft, serial number 626, was previously operated by American Airlines and was induced for the conversion in September. Work on the second A300-600, serial number 643, began in December

EADS EFW is the global market leader in wide-body freighter conversions and has delivered more than 170 converted freighter aircraft to 39 customers worldwide.