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Jun 24, 2015 (newstodate): It may have come as a surprise that the time has already come for a Boeing 737-800 cargo conversion program to be launched. Not so for Boeing..
-In general, freighter conversions become viable approximately 15-20 years after a passenger airplane has entered into service, says Elizabeth A. Holleman, Communications, Boeing Commercial Aviation Services.
-Delivery of the first 737-700 and -800s began in late 1997 and early 1998, respectively, so it is not surprising that the market is showing interest in converting them to freighters at this time, she says.
GECAS, the aviation leasing and financing arm of GE, earlier in June announced the launch of its 737-800NG passenger-to-freighter conversion program, planning to convert up to 20 of its Boeing 737-800NG passenger aircraft to freighters.
AEI Aeronautical Engineers will perform the conversions at its facilities in the U.S. and China. The first aircraft is scheduled for conversion starting in 2016 in order to earn FAA supplemental type certification in 2017 and subsequently enter service as a leased freighter.
-In general, freighter conversions become viable approximately 15-20 years after a passenger airplane has entered into service, says Elizabeth A. Holleman, Communications, Boeing Commercial Aviation Services.
-Delivery of the first 737-700 and -800s began in late 1997 and early 1998, respectively, so it is not surprising that the market is showing interest in converting them to freighters at this time, she says.
GECAS, the aviation leasing and financing arm of GE, earlier in June announced the launch of its 737-800NG passenger-to-freighter conversion program, planning to convert up to 20 of its Boeing 737-800NG passenger aircraft to freighters.
AEI Aeronautical Engineers will perform the conversions at its facilities in the U.S. and China. The first aircraft is scheduled for conversion starting in 2016 in order to earn FAA supplemental type certification in 2017 and subsequently enter service as a leased freighter.