Bulgaria-based CargoAir has ordered its 4th AEI B737-800SF freighter conversion from Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI).
The aircraft, (MSN 30883) is slated to commence modification at the end of October 2022.
All conversion related touch labour will be performed by the authorized AEI conversion Center, Commercial Jet in Miami, Florida.
“The AEI B737-800SFs are part of our overall fleet revitalization program and will be used to incrementally replace our existing fleet of B737-300SF/-400SF freighters,” remarked CargoAir Purchase and Fleet Acquisitions Director, Angel Petrov.
“AEI has the best B737-800SF conversion on the market with features and reliability that support real life conditions. Additionally, AEI provides flexible slots which substantially assists our overall fleet planning requirements.”
CargoAir is an important, long-term customer for AEI. Upon completion of this order, CargoAir will operate a total of 15 AEI freighters, including a mix of B737-300SF, B737-400SF, and B737-800SF freighters.
AEI is currently the only conversion company to have ETOPS 180 approval on the B737-800 freighter conversion. Additionally, AEI can convert all B737-800 line number aircraft, including those with Flat Aft Pressure Bulkheads and Split Scimitar winglets.
