FTAI Aviation Ltd. (FTAI) and Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. ("AEI") announced a collaboration focused on delivering a more cost-effective Boeing 737-800 freighter solution to airline partners globally. The collaboration will combine FTAI's engine maintenance capabilities with AEI's cargo conversion leadership to deliver customised freighter aircraft at scale and at a lower cost. “The Boeing 737-800 is poised to become the workhorse of narrowbody freight, but growth has been constrained by the … [Read more...] about FTAI Aviation and AEI announce strategic collaboration to meet growing demand for Boeing 737-800 freighters
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AEI received Director General of Civil Aviation (India) STC approval for B737-800SF freighter conversion
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) announced that India’s Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has approved AEI’s STC (ST02690LA) for the 12-pallet position B737-800SF freighter conversion. AEI currently has FAA, CAAC, EASA, TCCA, UK CAA, CAACI (Cayman Islands), DCA (Guernsey), Brazilian, Argentinian ANAC and now Indian DGCA approval for its B737-800SF. Chennai-based Afcom Holding Limited, a cargo airline, is taking a previously converted AEI B737-800SF (MSN 33003) on lease and will … [Read more...] about AEI received Director General of Civil Aviation (India) STC approval for B737-800SF freighter conversion
AEI redelivers 20th CRJ200 SF freighter to Aernoaves TSM
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) announced that it has delivered a CRJ200 SF freighter to Saltillo, Mexico-based Aeronaves T.S.M. S.A. de C.V. (TSM). This aircraft (MSN 7601) delivery marks the 20th AEI CRJ200 SF freighter conversion received by TSM and marks the 42nd overall freighter that TSM has ordered directly from AEI. The touch labor for the CRJ200 SF was carried out by the authorized AEI Conversion Center, Commercial Jet in Dothan, Alabama. “TSM is an exceptional airline that has … [Read more...] about AEI redelivers 20th CRJ200 SF freighter to Aernoaves TSM
Malaysia grants STC approval for AEI’s B737-800SF
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) last week received approval for its STC (ST02690LA) from the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia for the company's 12-pallet position B737-800SF freighter conversion. AEI is currently the only conversion company to have ETOPS 180 approval on the 737-800 freighter conversion, which offers a main deck payload of up to 52,700 lbs. (23,904 kg). The company is also capable of converting all 737-800 line number aircraft including those with Flat Aft Pressure … [Read more...] about Malaysia grants STC approval for AEI’s B737-800SF
AEI’s B737-800SF freighter model gets ETOPS approval
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has received ETOPS 180 approval from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for its B737-800SF freighter conversion. This latest development will allow the 23.9-tonne-capacity twin-engine freighter to fly extended 180 minutes over water and remote regions. AEI says this will open operational routes in areas like Northern Africa and Western China. Also read: AEI is the only conversion house to have gained ETOPS approval for the 737-800 … [Read more...] about AEI’s B737-800SF freighter model gets ETOPS approval
AEI CRJ200 SF passenger-to-freighter conversion received EASA approval
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (EAAEI) announced that the company has received European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) approval for the AEI CRJ200 SF passenger-to-freighter conversion. The EASA approval (STC 10061615) allows for the operation of European registered CRJ200 SF freighters. AEI received the original FAA STC for the CRJ200 SF at the end of 2016 and has since amassed over 45 firm orders and commitments for the freighter. Currently, AEI has six CRJ200 aircraft undergoing freighter … [Read more...] about AEI CRJ200 SF passenger-to-freighter conversion received EASA approval
