CargoAir places order for 4th AEI B737-800SF freighter conversion

Aeronautical Engineers Inc has announced that Bulgaria-based CargoAir has ordered its 4th AEI B737-800SF freighter conversion. The aircraft, (MSN 30883) is slated to commence modification at the end of October 2022. All conversion related touch labor will be performed by the authorized AEI conversion Center, Commercial Jet in Miami, Florida. “The AEI B737-800SFs are part […]

AEI receives Brazilian STC approval for B737-800SF

Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has announced Brazil’s Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil (ANAC) has approved AEI’s STC for the 12-pallet position B737-800SF freighter conversion. AEI has gained FAA, CAAC, EASA, TCCA, UK CAA, CAACI, DCA, and now ANAC approvals for its B737-800SF. AEI is currently the only conversion company to have ETOPS 180 approval on […]

Flightstar chosen as AEI authorised conversion centre

Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has selected Jacksonville-based Flightstar Aircraft Services as an Authorized Conversion Center. AEI says demand for its passenger-to-freighter conversion products including the Boeing 737-400SF, MD80SF, CRJ200SF and soon the B737-800SF require that additional capacity is added. Flightstar was chosen for its experience in passenger-to-freighter modifications, in addition to maintenance services, and will set […]

AEI picks KF Aerospace as new freighter conversion centre

Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has chosen KF Aerospace as an Authorized Conversion Center to provide additional capacity for passenger-to-freighter conversions. KF Aerospace has major facilities in Kelowna, British Columbia and Hamilton, Ontario, and will start converting Boeing 737-400s from April this year. AEI says the success of its 737-400SF, MD80SF, CRJ200SF and soon the 737-800SF when […]