Authorised AEI conversion centre KF Aerospace adds second line
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc (AEI) has announced that KF Aerospace is adding a second modification line to support AEI freighter conversion programmes. KF Aerospace began converting freighters for AEI in February 2017 and is currently the sole Canadian-based authorised AEI conversion centre. The current and foreseeable market demand for AEI freighters is driving the need for […]
AEI picks STAECO as a conversion centre
Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has selected Taikoo (Shandong) Aircraft Engineering Company (STAECO) as an Authorized Conversion Center. AEI has three Authorized Conversion Centers including Commercial Jet in Miami, Florida; Commercial Jet Services in Dothan, Alabama; and KF Aerospace in Kelowna, Canada. Robert Convey, senior vice president of sales and marketing at AEI says: “As we gear […]
AEI to convert another 737-400 for Vx Capital Partners
Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has signed a contract to provide Vx Capital Partners with an additional Boeing 737-400SF freighter conversion. The aircraft, MSN 27673 will be the 23rd AEI provides to Vx, and will commence modification in June 2018 and be redelivered in October 2018. KF Aerospace, an AEI Authorised Conversion Centre based in Kelowna, Canada […]
Aeronautical Engineers delivers two 737-400s to Vx Capital Partners
Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has redelivered two Boeing 737-400 Special Freighter conversions to Vx Capital Partners. The first aircraft, MSN 28887 was modified by KF Aerospace and the second aircraft, MSN 25376 was modified by Flightstar Aircraft Services. Vx contacted AEI in January 2014 to modify one aircraft before making the second order, which represent the […]
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 […]
Strike action and lower freighter volumes hit Brussels in June
Cargo volumes at Brussels Airport fell by 6.8 per cent to 40,243 tonnes as it was hit by strike action and falling full-freighter volumes. The Belgian hub says a large reason for the 6.8 per cent fall was due to having to cancel several flights following the Brucargo blockage on 24 June. Cargo volumes carried […]
Miami welcomes KF Cargo for South American charter flights
Miami International Airport has welcomed Canadian airline, KF Cargo, launching charter services into South America. The first flight by the subsidiary company of KF Aerospace was bringing in thousands of flowers for Mother’s Day. KF Aerospace, headquartered in Okanagan Valley in British Columbia, employs 1,000 people and provides air cargo operations, aircraft leasing, heavy maintenance […]
