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The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has granted a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) to Swedish MRO and conversion specialist Taby Air Maintenance (TAM) for the company’s Saab 2000 Cargo Conversion.
The new conversion builds on TAM’s long-established experience with the Saab 340 Cargo, of which it has converted more than 35 examples. The latest project was undertaken in collaboration with launch customer Jetstream Aviation Capital, based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
TAM says that the Saab 2000 Cargo STC introduces a modern, high-performance freighter option to the regional logistics market. The conversion is aimed at express freight, e-commerce distribution, and time-sensitive logistics networks, for operators seeking an aircraft with greater capacity and 30% higher sector speeds than the Saab 340 freighter, together with increased range.
“With the success of our Saab 340 cargo conversion program, expanding into the Saab 2000 platform was a natural next step,” TAM CEO Jimmy Nordén said. “The Saab 2000 Cargo STC provides operators with a modern freighter solution that delivers unmatched performance and efficiency in its class. This conversion meets the growing demand for express cargo capacity and reinforces TAM’s commitment to supporting the evolving needs of global logistics.”
Just 59 Saab 2000 passenger versions were built (compared to 459 340s), so conversion opportunities are limited, but TAM has accepted that the 2000 freighter will be a niche aircraft.
The 2000 conversion has a strengthened carbonfiber floor structure with an integrated roller ball cargo loading system and LED lighting in the cargo bay.
It has a volumetric capacity of 55.4 m³ (1,956 ft.³) and weight capacity of 6,622 kg (14,600 lb.).
The first approved aircraft has already been converted at TAM’s facility in Orebro, Sweden, and deliveries are expected in the near future. For North American operations, TAM has submitted the EASA STC to the U.S. FAA for their approval.
TAM reports strong interest from operators across Europe and North America seeking to modernize and expand their turboprop freighter capabilities.
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