News / Air freighter conversion rate holding steady, but there is a 'risk of oversupply'

Aircraft passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversions are continuing at a stable rate, but experts are keeping tabs on a potential oversupply scenario.

The latest freighter value analysis by aviation advisory firm IBA shows conversion rates progressing steadily. The B737-800 leads narrowbody conversions and IBA suggests this could be a record year, perhaps reaching 60 aircraft.

“It may even slightly exceed 60,” said Jonathan McDonald, manager ? classic and cargo aircraft at IBA.

Just over 55 B737-800s were converted last year and it’s by far the ...