Welcoming the addition of Boeing as a competitor in the B737-800 Next Gen passenger-to-freighter conversion market, Robert Convey, senior VP of sales & marketing at Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) said that with a market demand for up to 400 of the converted B737-800s there is room more players. AEI was the first to market with a conversion product for this aircraft type when it announced in mid-2015 that GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) would be the launch customer for the AEI … [Read more...] about AEI sees room for all on B737-800NG P2F conversions
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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
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
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
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
AEI Delivers 3rd B737-400SF to Cargoair
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) announced that it has delivered the third B737-400SF 11 pallet position to Sofia, Bulgaria based Cargoair. The aircraft, built in 1990 is a high gross weight B737-400 with only 30,000 cycles. Cargoair will operate the aircraft under a long-term contract for the European integrator, DHL. Cargoair currently operates a total of six AEI converted freighters - three B737-300SF and three B737-400SF. The aircraft was modified by Commercial Jet in Miami, … [Read more...] about AEI Delivers 3rd B737-400SF to Cargoair
