Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has signed a contract with Luxembourg based VALLAIR to provide three 11 pallet position B737-400SF freighter conversions. The first aircraft (MSN 26299) will commence modification in March, and the remaining two conversions will follow in June and September of 2017, respectively. All three aircraft will be modified at Commercial Jet’s Dothan, Alabama facility.
The AEI B737-400SF is the only passenger to freighter conversion product that offers operators ten full height 88” x 125” container positions. This unique capability is achievable due to AEI’s Main Deck Cargo Door location which is approximately 40” 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.