News / SAAB conversions remain in demand despite weak air cargo market

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By Keith Mwanalushi, aviation correspondent

30/08/2023

The dip in demand for air cargo has not slowed requests for regional freighter capacity, according to Pär Gulle, CEO of Taby Air Maintenance (TAM) in Sweden.

TAM is a one-stop shop for SAAB 340 and 2000 variants. He said: “We see a continued high demand for cargo conversions of the SAAB 340, and we have completed three dozen to date, as well as the first SAAB 2000F due for delivery soon.

He anticipates at least 10-12 firm orders for the coming 12 ...

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