Precision Conversions Receives 757-200PCF Order from DHL
Precision Conversions, LLC (Precision) is pleased to announce that the company has received an award to provide DHL with their first full 15-pallet position 757-200PCF. The Rolls-Royce powered, ex-VIM Airlines aircraft (MSN 27598) will commence modification at the Flightstar Aircraft Services facility in Jacksonville, Florida this week and will be re-delivered in October, 2007. The aircraft is owned by DHL’s European Air Transport, but is expected to be operated by Blue Dart Aviation based in Chennai, India.
DHL’s Airline Director, Gordon Olafson, said that, “The Precision Conversions 757-200PCF, with its weight enhancements, is the right product at the right time to support our expanding global operations, especially in India.”
Steven Thomas, Precision Conversions’ President stated, “We are extremely excited to receive this award from one of the world’s most respected express and logistics companies and we certainly look forward to supporting DHL’s expanding network in the future.”
Precision Conversions has re-delivered 12 conversions to date and currently has 2 aircraft in work. The company holds 6 firm orders and contracts on more than 47 options for its 757-200PCF conversion.
About Precision Conversions, LLC
Precision Conversions, LLC (www.precisionconversions.com) maximizes the utility, service life, revenue potential and residual value of the B757-200 as a freighter for its aircraft Owners and Operators The company maintains its executive offices and operations in Portland, Oregon with an additional sales office in North Carolina.
About DHL
DHL is the global market leader of the international express and logistics industry, specializing in providing innovative and customized solutions from a single source.
DHL offers expertise in express, air and ocean freight, overland transport, contract logistic solutions as well as international mail services, combined with worldwide coverage and an in-depth understanding of local markets. DHL’s international network links more than 220 countries and territories worldwide. 285,000 employees are dedicated to providing fast and reliable services that exceed customers’ expectations.
DHL is a Deutsche Post World Net brand. The group generated revenues of more than 60bn euros in 2006.
