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
MRO Conversions & Manufacturers
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
AEI delivers 19 freighter conversions in 2015
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has successfully redelivered a total of 19 passenger-to-freighter conversions during the 2015 calendar year. The conversions were delivered to eleven customers, with all but two of the conversions being the 11 pallet position B737-400SF. AEI currently has 26 confirmed conversion slots for 2016 and is actively working to fill the remaining 10 slots for 2016. AEI VP of operations, Juan Zapata said: “Last year we reached a major company milestone with the … [Read more...] about AEI delivers 19 freighter conversions in 2015
Precision redelivers four B757-200 P2Fs in one week
In the span of one week, Precision Aircraft Solutions has redelivered four B757-200 P2F aircraft from four MRO locations around the world to three clients. “We are tremendously proud of these four converted freighters being redelivered in one week’s time,” said Precision president Gary Warner. “The breadth of Precision’s capabilities and the reach of our services have never been greater.” The redeliveries were for four customers and completed by the following MRO operations: DHL at … [Read more...] about Precision redelivers four B757-200 P2Fs in one week
AEI announces order for 15 B737-800SF conversions
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has announced that Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has placed an order for 15 B737-800SF conversions with options for an additional 15 freighters. AEI will commence the conformity B737-800SF modification in 2016 and expects to receive FAA Supplemental Type Certification in 2017. To date, and accounting for recent firm orders and options, the potential orders for the AEI 737-800SF have now reached a total of 50 aircraft. "ACG is a substantial player in the … [Read more...] about AEI announces order for 15 B737-800SF conversions
Volga-Dnepr Gulf begins B747 MRO work for Eagle Express
Volga-Dnepr Gulf (VDG), which represents Volga-Dnepr Technics in the Middle East region, has signed a contract with Malaysian charter operator Eagle Express to provide maintenance services for the airline’s B747-400 fleet. Work under the contract will be carried out in Volga-Dnepr Gulf’s modern hangar complex located in Sharjah, UAE, which was launched by Volga-Dnepr Group in April 2013. The contract covers maintenance services for A4-check, Out-Of-Phase Routine Tasks and AD/SB … [Read more...] about Volga-Dnepr Gulf begins B747 MRO work for Eagle Express
