Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has announced the signing of a contract with Automatic to provide the company with two 11 pallet position B737-400SF freighter conversions. The two aircraft, both built in 1993 are standard gross weight aircraft and will be modified by Commercial Jet’s Miami,FL facility. The freighters will be re-delivered to Automatic in September 2016 and January 2017, respectively. The AEI B737-400SF is the only passenger to freighter conversion product that offers … [Read more...] about AEI wins order for two B737-400SF conversions
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AEI wins four B737-400SF conversions from VALLAIR
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has signed a contract with European-based aviation asset management company, Vallair, to provide it with four 11 pallet position B737-400SF freighter conversions. All of the conversions will be modified by Commercial Jet’s Dothan, Alabama facility with the first one commencing in May 2016, followed by the remaining three modifications in June, July and September of this year. The AEI B737-400SF is the only passenger to freighter conversion product that … [Read more...] about AEI wins four B737-400SF conversions from VALLAIR
Precision bags eight new B757-200 conversion orders from China
Precision Aircraft Solutions has received a total of eight new orders for B757-200PCF passenger-to-freighter conversions—two from new airline, China Air Cargo Corp and eight from China Postal Airlines, based in Beijing. “We believe the Precision freighter and our full-service engineering team add tremendous value to any fleet,” said Precision president Gary Warner. “So to have been selected by a well-established carrier and an all-new airline for multiple aircraft is an honor.” Precision … [Read more...] about Precision bags eight new B757-200 conversion orders from China
PACAVI confirms first orders for A320/A321 Freighter conversions
PACAVI Group chief executive Stephan Hollmann reported on the progress of the company’s first-to-market Airbus A320/A321 passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion programme today, confirming first orders for the PACAVI Freighter LITE. Customers include Colt Aviation/Colt Cargo, Norwegian company Airline Management AS, and two more companies that cannot be revealed yet. An additional launch order has been issued by an undisclosed leasing customer. Brazil-based Colt has ordered two converted … [Read more...] about PACAVI confirms first orders for A320/A321 Freighter conversions
Newbuilds to make up 75% of large widebody freighters over next 20 years
ACMG, a leading global consultancy, today released its 20-year Freighter Forecast for 2016, forecasting the global fleet will grow to 2,821 freighter aircraft by the year 2035 based on annual growth of 4.3 per cent. With a fleet currently standing at 1,636 units, during the twenty-year period more than 2,400 freighters will be required to meet growth and replacement needs, ACMG said. The new-build units will be concentrated at the top end of the market, as nearly two-thirds of these will … [Read more...] about Newbuilds to make up 75% of large widebody freighters over next 20 years
Ontic goes with B&H Worldwide for parts management
Aerospace logistics provider B&H Worldwide has been appointed by Ontic as its specialist warehouse and inventory management company for worldwide Ontic-owned AOG support assets. A B&H dedicated, climate-controlled facility at Heathrow will act as principal service centre with a central store providing a 24/7/365 operation. All items that form part of the inventory are produced by Ontic, a wholly owned subsidiary of BBA Aviation plc and a leading manufacturer or OEM-licenced parts, … [Read more...] about Ontic goes with B&H Worldwide for parts management
