CESA have selected to develop and produce two door actuators and a control valve for the A320 P2F aircraft. This equipment is used in the opening and closing system for the loading gate of the main floor installed in the passenger-to-freight conversion P2F (Passenger to Freighter) of the A320 and A321 aircraft.
For CESA, with extensive experience in door systems (C212, CN235, C295, A400M and A330-200F), this new contract strengthens its portfolio. Aircraft conversion is a complex modification and demands a high level of engineering.
It is also worth highlighting that the A321P2F model and subsequently the A321neo P2F model are the solution in the small freighter market. This new version will replacement of the ageing small freighters, while facilitating the future growth of the air cargo market.
In addition, the A320/A321P2F will be environmental friendly freighter with u reductions of fuel-burn, emissions and noise.
The demand for single- aisle aeroplanes such as the A320 and A321 converted for freight transport is estimated at about 3.400 units over the next 20 years.
