McDonnell Douglas is to convert 60 DC-10s into MD-10 freighters for Federal Express by 1999. The first 36 aircraft are coming from United Airlines. MDC expects to launch its long-range jetliner, the MD-XX, in early 1997.
Pemco World Air Services is to convert five B727-100 freighters to quick change configuration for UPS.
Speedwing is to implement its Cops financial system and carry out a five year maintenance and support contract for Varig. The British Airways division has also been commissioned to review Transbrasil's operations.
Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Taca International Airlines and United Airlines have placed orders for B737-200 hushkits from Nordam, while Gecas has ordered an additional 25 B737 hushkits.
Aeroflot Russian International Airlines has contracted Sita to implement a Strategy revenue management system and a SuperCargo cargo system in early 1997.
Source: Airline Business
