ATSG Delivers Second A330 Converted Freighter to ULS Airlines Cargo

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ATSG Delivers Second A330 Converted Freighter to ULS Airlines Cargo

2025-08-15 03:59 Last Updated At：04:11

WILMINGTON, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 14, 2025--

Air Transport Services Group, Inc., a leading provider of cargo aircraft leasing, air cargo transportation, and related services, today announced the delivery of its second Airbus A330 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion to ULS Airlines Cargo, a cargo carrier based in Istanbul, Türkiye.

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The A330-300P2F is a versatile widebody freighter offering a gross payload capacity of approximately 62 tons and a cargo volume of over 526 cubic meters. The aircraft was converted from passenger to freighter configuration by Turkish Technic in Istanbul, in collaboration with Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), the joint venture of Airbus and ST Engineering that holds the Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) for the A330P2F program.

“ATSG’s A330P2F program continues to deliver modern, fuel-efficient freighter capacity to meet the growing demands of global air cargo,” said Todd France, Chief Commercial Officer of ATSG. “The delivery of this second aircraft to ULS reflects our shared commitment to fleet modernization, operational reliability, and long-term partnership.”

ULS Airlines Cargo operates a network spanning Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, specializing in scheduled and charter cargo services. The addition of a second A330P2F strengthens its capacity to serve high-volume and long-haul markets, complementing its existing fleet and supporting its strategic growth plans.

“Expanding our A330P2F fleet enhances our ability to meet customer demand while improving efficiency and reliability,” said Yasin Ata, Managing Director of ULS Airlines Cargo. “We value ATSG’s expertise in providing dependable aircraft solutions and look forward to continuing this partnership as we grow our cargo network.”

About Air Transport Services Group

Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) is a premier provider of aircraft leasing and air cargo transportation solutions for both domestic and international air carriers, as well as companies seeking outsourced air cargo services. ATSG is the global leader in freighter leasing with a fleet that includes Boeing 767, Airbus A321, and Airbus A330 aircraft. A diverse portfolio of subsidiaries encompasses ATSG's Lease+Plus aircraft leasing strategy including three airlines holding separate and distinct U.S. FAA Part 121 Air Carrier certificates to provide air cargo lift, passenger ACMI and charter services, aircraft maintenance, airport ground services and material handling equipment engineering and service. ATSG subsidiaries include ABX Air, Inc.; Airborne Global Solutions, Inc.; Airborne Maintenance and Engineering Services, Inc.; Air Transport International, Inc.; Cargo Aircraft Management, Inc.; and Omni Air International, LLC. For further details, visit www.atsginc.com.

About ULS Airlines Cargo

ULS Airlines Cargo is an Istanbul-based cargo carrier offering scheduled and charter services to destinations across Europe, the Middle East, the Far East, and Africa. Operating a fleet of widebody freighters, ULS is committed to providing efficient, reliable air cargo solutions that meet the evolving needs of its global customers. For further details, visit www.ulsairlines.com.

Ailing astronaut returns to Earth early in NASA's first medical evacuation

CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — An ailing astronaut returned to Earth with three others on Thursday, ending their space station mission more than a month early in NASA’s first medical evacuation.

SpaceX guided the capsule to a middle-of-the-night splashdown in the Pacific near San Diego, less than 11 hours after the astronauts exited the International Space Station.

“It’s so good to be home,” said NASA astronaut Zena Cardman, the capsule commander.

It was an unexpected finish to a mission that began in August and left the orbiting lab with only one American and two Russians on board. NASA and SpaceX said they would try to move up the launch of a fresh crew of four; liftoff is currently targeted for mid-February.

Cardman and NASA’s Mike Fincke were joined on the return by Japan’s Kimiya Yui and Russia’s Oleg Platonov. Officials have refused to identify the astronaut who had the health problem or explain what happened, citing medical privacy.

While the astronaut was stable in orbit, NASA wanted them back on Earth as soon as possible to receive proper care and diagnostic testing. The entry and splashdown required no special changes or accommodations, officials said, and the recovery ship had its usual allotment of medical experts on board. It was not immediately known when the astronauts would fly from California to their home base in Houston. Platonov’s return to Moscow was also unclear.

NASA stressed repeatedly over the past week that this was not an emergency. The astronaut fell sick or was injured on Jan. 7, prompting NASA to call off the next day’s spacewalk by Cardman and Fincke, and ultimately resulting in the early return. It was the first time NASA cut short a spaceflight for medical reasons. The Russians had done so decades ago.

The space station has gotten by with three astronauts before, sometimes even with just two. NASA said it will be unable to perform a spacewalk, even for an emergency, until the arrival of the next crew, which has two Americans, one French and one Russian astronaut.

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