Top 10 Passenger-to-Freighter Conversion Providers (2026)

EFW is the reference conversion house for Airbus freighters. It is a joint venture in which ST Engineering holds 55% and Airbus 45%, which gives its programs direct access to OEM data, a factor lessors weigh heavily when they assess residual values.

By March 2025, EFW had redelivered 50 A321P2Fs, 54 A330P2Fs and five A320P2Fs, and more than 300 converted freighters across both its current and earlier A300 and A310 programs. It reported a backlog of roughly 100 aircraft at that point.

The A321P2F is now the default choice for express and e-commerce operators replacing 757s and older 737 freighters. The A330P2F covers medium-haul widebody demand that sits below the 777 class.

Boeing's BCF program is the largest OEM-backed source of Boeing narrowbody and midsize widebody freighters. The 737-800BCF competes directly with the A321P2F for express and regional cargo work, while the 767-300BCF remains a workhorse for integrators.

Boeing runs conversions through a network of partner lines rather than a single site. In 2021 it announced new 737-800BCF lines at its London Gatwick MRO and at KF Aerospace in Canada, alongside existing capacity at GAMECO in Guangzhou and COOPESA in Costa Rica. At that time the 737-800BCF already had more than 200 orders and commitments from 19 customers.

IAI is the most established independent conversion house and the first to bring a converted 777 to market. Its 777-300ERSF, branded the Big Twin, entered service with launch operator Kalitta Air and opened up a large pool of retiring 777-300ERs as freighter feedstock.

The program took another step in 2026. Emirates took its first IAI-converted 777-300ERSF, ferried from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi on 28 May 2026, and plans to convert at least ten of its own 777s.

IAI also runs mature narrowbody and midsize programs on the 737-800 and 767-300, giving buyers a non-OEM alternative across three size classes.

ST Engineering sits behind much of the Airbus conversion market. As EFW's majority shareholder, it co-developed the Airbus P2F programs, and its own MRO network provides conversion capacity alongside EFW's sites. The first A320P2F was redelivered jointly by EFW and ST Engineering.

For buyers, ST Engineering matters as a capacity provider. When EFW slots are tight, its hangars are often part of the answer, and its scale as one of the largest airframe MRO groups gives lessors comfort on delivery risk.

Mammoth Freighters is the newest serious entrant in large widebody conversions, offering a second 777 program alongside IAI. It is the only provider converting the 777-200LR, a relatively small pool of aircraft but one with long-range capability that suits ultra-long cargo sectors.

In August 2026, Mammoth delivered the first 777-200LRMF to lessor Jetran, the first of more than two dozen Jetran has ordered. Thirteen are due to enter service with DHL, and Qatar Airways is expected to receive aircraft in Jetran's next deliveries. The larger 777-300ERMF was still awaiting certification at that point.

AEI is a long-standing independent converter with one of the broadest narrowbody and regional portfolios in the market. Its 737-800SF is the main independent rival to Boeing's 737-800BCF and holds approvals beyond the FAA, including a Malaysian STC.

Freighter lessors have used AEI for repeat programs, including 737-800SF conversions for Aviation Holdings. Its CRJ200 and older 737 programs also serve feeder and small-package operators that larger converters do not target.

321 Precision Conversions gives the A321 market an alternative to EFW. Its A321-200PCF earned EASA approval in January 2024, which opened the program to European operators.

The business started as a joint venture between Precision Aircraft Solutions and ATSG's CAM. Precision later took over CAM's stake. Precision also brings experience from its 757-200PCF program, still relevant to operators flying 757 freighters.

Embraer's E-Freighter fills the gap below the A321 and 737. The E190F received full FAA certification in 2024 and can carry up to 13.5 tonnes with more than 100 cubic metres of volume across both decks.

Adoption is early but building. Malta-based Bridges Air Cargo became the first operator in March 2026, and BermudAir is set to become the second, leasing its aircraft from Regional One, which holds five firm orders.

KF Aerospace is one of the most relevant independent conversion line operators for Boeing narrowbodies. It was selected to host two 737-800BCF conversion lines, adding North American capacity to Boeing's program.

For buyers, the value lies in combined capability. KF is a heavy maintenance MRO as well as a conversion site, so airframe checks, cabin removal and conversion can be planned as a single induction.

Etihad Engineering is the main Gulf conversion site. It partnered with IAI to perform passenger-to-freighter conversions in Abu Dhabi, including the 777-300ERSF, giving Middle East operators conversion capacity close to home.

With Gulf carriers retiring 777-300ERs and looking at freighter conversions for their own cargo divisions, a regional site cuts ferry time and simplifies redelivery for customers in the region.