IAI’s A330: from passenger jet to freighter

IAI’s Airbus A330-300 conversion: a larger cargo door, a stripped passenger cabin and the 4 September 2026 first test flight.

Video published: Sep 23, 2026

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0:00 · From passengers to freight

ISRAEL · CIVIL AVIATION From passengers to freight. Israel Aerospace Industries has flown its first converted Airbus A330-300.

0:09 · A new door. Room for freight

INSIDE THE CONVERSION A new door. Room for freight. Main-deck opening 3.6 m wide 2.6 m high About 350 passenger seats and the cabin fittings were removed.

0:22 · First flight. Toward approval

4 SEPTEMBER 2026 First flight. Toward approval. About 75 minutes Pilots checked the systems. Certification is required before cargo service.

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