Sine Draco Aviation Technology selects Proponent to serve as a Tier 1 supplier of machined parts and other conversion hardware for Sine Draco’s A321 freighter conversion program.
Sine Draco’s A321-200 SDF converts fuel-efficient Airbus A321 passenger aircraft into a highly capable, and efficient cargo platform. Sine Draco will also leverage Proponent’s expertise in logistics, purchasing, warehousing, and global delivery.
The collaboration will streamline the A321-200 SDF conversion process and allow customers to begin experiencing the benefits of the innovative platform as soon as possible.
Jeff Nixon, CCO, Proponent, said: “It’s an honour to partner with Sine Draco to support this exciting program. The A321-200 SDF conversion is an important tool that will allow the global aviation market to meet the surging demand for freight services with an efficient, capable aircraft.”
Alex Deriugin, Chief Executive Officer, Sine Draco, said: “The addition of Proponent to Sine Draco’s list of key partners for our A321-200 SDF passenger-to-freighter conversion is an exciting and strategic step for our program. The Proponent team members are experts in logistics, purchasing, warehousing, and global delivery of aviation equipment which will be critical to the success of Sine Draco’s conversion program.”
On approval from the FAA, the conversion of the first A321-200 SDF will begin in mid-2021 or 2022. The platform offers 30% more cargo volume and is designed to meet the needs of regional and express delivery operators.
