Vallair, the multi-faceted aviation business has placed its final B737-400 freighter with Malaysian start-up operator, M Jets.
The B737-400 is a legacy product for Vallair and the Company will now focus its future freighter conversion programmes on A321, B737NG, and ATR variants. The aircraft, MSN 26605, will be the first freighter entered into M Jets’ fleet and will be operated under the brand Kargo Xpress.
“The B737-400 is long established as a successful freighter,” comments Gregoire Lebigot, CEO of Vallair. “Offering eleven container positions, the Classic series, to which the -400 belongs, is well suited for a start-up operator because of its reliability and economical operating costs. In addition to this as the aircraft is well-known throughout the world, finding suitable maintenance facilities, crew, engineers, as well as spare parts, will not be an issue.”
“The delivery of this aircraft is a testament to the focused teamwork of all involved,” adds Patrick Leopold, Director of Trading & Leasing at Vallair. “COVID has of course presented challenges due to the limitations in travel, and we have relied heavily on web-based communications. Our specialist MRO facility in Montpellier has carried out all checks and maintenance, as well as accommodating the painting of the aircraft by ApS at our dedicated paint facility.”
