AEI wins order for four freighter conversions

April 27, 2016

Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has signed a contract with Vallair to provide the company with four 11 pallet position Boeing 737-400SF 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.

AEI says the B737-400SF is the only passenger to freighter conversion product that offers operators 10 full height container positions, and explains this is unique capability is achievable due to AEI’s main deck cargo door location, which is approximately 40 inches further back than the competition.

The additional container position increases AEI’s volumetric carrying capability by 10% which places the freighter in a class by itself.

James Graham

James Graham is an award-winning transport media journalist with a long background in the commercial freight sector, including commercial aviation and the aviation supply chain. He was the initial Air Cargo Week journalist and retuned later for a stint as editor. He continues his association as editor of the monthly supplements. He has reported for the newspaper from global locations as well as the UK.