ST Aviation Services SASCO has signed a $21 million contract with Northwest Airlines for a Section 41 modification of nine Boeing 747-200s, with an option to upgrade a further six. Work will begin immediately and be spread over 18 months. SASCO has also won a $2.5 million deal with FedEx for a Section 41 modification and D-check of a single 747-200 freighter.
Source: Flight International
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