“The B737-400 is long established as a successful freighter,” comments Gregoire Lebigot, CEO of Vallair. “Offering eleven container positions, the Classic series, to which the -400 belongs, is well suited for a start-up operator because of its reliability and economical operating costs. In addition to this as the aircraft is well-known throughout the world, finding suitable maintenance facilities, crew, engineers, as well as spare parts, will not be an issue.”
“The delivery of this aircraft is a testament to the focused teamwork of all involved,” adds Patrick Leopold, Director of Trading & Leasing at Vallair. “COVID has of course presented challenges due to the limitations in travel, and we have relied heavily on web-based communications. Our specialist MRO facility in Montpellier has carried out all checks and maintenance, as well as accommodating the painting of the aircraft by ApS at our dedicated paint facility.”
