{"id":181005,"date":"2025-01-21T11:26:24","date_gmt":"2025-01-21T11:26:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aviationbusinessnews.com\/?p=181005"},"modified":"2025-01-21T11:26:24","modified_gmt":"2025-01-21T11:26:24","slug":"challenge-group-makes-history-with-big-twins-lease-from-aercap","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aviationbusinessnews.com\/cargo\/cargo-news\/challenge-group-makes-history-with-big-twins-lease-from-aercap\/","title":{"rendered":"Challenge Group makes history with &#8216;Big Twins&#8217; lease from AerCap"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>International air cargo conglomerate, Challenge Group, has announced the leasing of two additional Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters &#8211; known as the &#8216;Big Twins&#8217;, from aviation lessor AerCap.<\/p>\n<p>It makes Challenge Group the first operator in Europe to introduce this passenger-to-freighter converted aircraft type which offers greater cargo capacity and improved fuel efficiency.<\/p>\n<p>The milestone was celebrated on January 17 at Challenge Group&#8217;s Malta head office with a ceremony attended by the Prime Minister of Malta, Robert Abela; the Minister of Transport, Infrastructure, and Public Works, Chris Bonett; the groups founders and owners, Offer Gilboa and Eshel Heffetz; along with other distinguished guests.<\/p>\n<p>Yossi Shoukroun, chief executive of Challenge Group, said: \u201cToday marks a historic moment for Challenge Group and Malta&#8217;s aviation sector. The registration of the first-ever Boeing 777-300ERSF converted freighters in Europe under the 9H AOC is a testament to our relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence. 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