The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has awarded a supplemental type certificate (STC) to prototype B767-300BDSF (Bedek special freighter) aircraft.

The aircraft has been converted for Euro Atlantic Airways, a passenger aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance company.

The conversion programme has been developed by Bedek, an Israel Aerospace Industries company for M&B Conversions of Dublin.

The aircraft has also successfully completed its first flight following ground testing and the certification programme.

Additional B767-300 aircraft are currently undergoing conversion at Bedek’s facility in Israel.