Boeing has announced the launch of the Next-Generation B737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) with orders and commitments for up to 55 conversions from seven customers. The first B737-800BCF is expected to be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2017. The B737-800BCF - the first Next-Generation B737 that Boeing has offered for conversion - carries up to 23.9 tonnes of cargo flying routes of nearly 2,000 nautical miles (3,690 kilometers). While large freighters carry high-density cargo on … [Read more...] about Boeing announces Next-Gen B737-800 conversions
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FAA, Singapore deepen cooperation on safety oversight
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) concluded a milestone Maintenance Implementation Procedures (MIP) agreement today, on the sidelines of the Singapore Airshow. This agreement allows for reciprocal acceptance of safety oversight requirements, as well as the mutual recognition of procedures for the approval and monitoring of aircraft maintenance organisations. The MIP was concluded under the wider ambit of the US-Singapore Bilateral … [Read more...] about FAA, Singapore deepen cooperation on safety oversight
AEI announces B737-400SF conversion for World Star Aviation
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has announced that the company has signed a contract with San Francisco based aircraft leasing company, World Star Aviation, to provide an 11 pallet position B737-400SF freighter conversion. The aircraft built in 1990 is standard gross weight and is being modified at Commercial Jet’s Dothan, AL facility. The freighter will be re-delivered to World Star in June of 2016. AEI said its B737-400SF will provide World Star with a highly flexible Ancra CLS capable … [Read more...] about AEI announces B737-400SF conversion for World Star Aviation
EFW now subsidiary of ST Aerospace after further investment
Singapore Technologies Engineering Ltd (ST Engineering) today announced that further to its announcement dated 17 June 2015, its aerospace arm Singapore Technologies Aerospace Ltd (ST Aerospace) has completed its investment of an additional 20 per cent equity interest in Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW) with the Dresden-based aircraft MRO and conversion specialist now becoming a subsidiary of ST Aerospace. ST Aerospace now owns 55 per cent of the shareholding while Airbus Defence and Space … [Read more...] about EFW now subsidiary of ST Aerospace after further investment
AEI wins new B737-400SF conversion
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has announced that it has signed a contract with an aviation fund for an 11 pallet position B737-400SF freighter conversion. The aircraft, built in 1992 is a high gross weight B737-400 and is being converted by Commercial Jet in Miami, Florida. The conversion commenced modification on 11 January and will be re-delivered to the aviation fund in April of this year. The AEI B737-400SF is the only passenger to freighter conversion product that offers operators … [Read more...] about AEI wins new B737-400SF conversion
ST Aerospace wins $415m in new contracts in 4Q2015
Singapore Technologies Aerospace (ST Aerospace) announced that it secured new contracts worth $415 million (US$289 million) in the fourth quarter (4Q) of 2015, for projects ranging from airframe maintenance and cabin interiors reconfiguration, to engine wash and landing gear overhaul. The total contract value includes the recently announced cabin reconfiguration contract awarded by Air Canada, the landing gear maintenance contract from Scandinavian Airlines and the heavy maintenance contract … [Read more...] about ST Aerospace wins $415m in new contracts in 4Q2015
