AEI LAUNCHES B737-800SF & B737-800C CONVERSION PROGRAMS

MIAMI, FL., — March 31, 2014 — Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI), is pleased to announce that it has formally launched both Passenger to Freighter and Passenger to Combi Conversion Programs for the Boeing 737-800. Both programs have been studied for the past year and will be marketed as B737-800SF (Special Freighter) and B737-800C (Combination Passenger and Freighter). The program development costs are being fully funded by AEI. The modification touch labor will be performed at Commercial Jet’s Miami Florida facility, which is one of five authorized AEI Conversion Centers worldwide.

AEI will make both conversions available at all authorized AEI Conversion Centers shortly after issuance of the STC by the FAA and expects the initial development and certification to take two and a half to three years. After the initial FAA STC issuance, AEI plans to certify both conversion programs with the EASA, CAAC, ANAC and Russian authorities.

Mr. Robert T. Convey, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, stated that “As with many successful freighter conversion programs in the past, the 737-800 has now entered the “Zone of Conversion” with the oldest units approaching 15 years of age.” He goes onto say: “This conversion program is however unique when compared to past programs in that the 737-800 is still in production and its replacement, the Boeing 737 MAX 8 is nearing entry into service. What this means is that owners and operators will for the first time have access to modern narrowbody converted freighters.”

The AEI B737-800SF 12 Pallet Conversion will include;
Twelve Main Deck Pallet Positions, Eleven 88”X125” full height AAA ULD’s plus one 53”X88”X64” Pallet or AEP/AEH or 60.4”X61.5” AKE/LD3 or 61.5”X88”X56”H AYY
Up to 52,000 lb (23,587 kg) Main Deck Payload
86”x140” main deck cargo door
Highest position weights in the industry
Low profile 1.25” Ancra International Cargo Loading System
9g rigid cargo / smoke barrier with sliding door
High reliability, 28VDC, independent hydraulic system
Up to 5 Supernumerary Seats

The AEI B737-800C Conversion will include;
Five Main Deck Pallet Positions 88”X125” full height AAA ULD’s
90 passengers in coach class configuration
Up to 30,000 lb (13,608 kg) Main Deck Payload
86”x140” main deck cargo door
Highest position weights in the industry
Low profile 1.25” Ancra International Cargo Loading System
9g rigid cargo / smoke barrier with sliding door
High reliability, 28VDC, independent hydraulic system
Up to 5 Supernumerary Seats