Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. has announced that Jackson Square Aviation has placed an order for six AEI Boeing 737-800SF freighter conversions. This agreement represents the first freighter conversion order JSA has placed with AEI. The first two aircraft of the order are slated to enter modification in May 2024, with follow on aircraft scheduled in secession until the sixth aircraft is redelivered to Jackson Square in January 2026. Miami-based Commercial Jet will accomplish conversion related touch labour for all six aircraft. Commercial Jet is an authorized AEI Conversion Center and is AEI’s mainline provider of freighter modifications in the United States. AEI is currently the only conversion company to have ETOPS 180 approval on the 737-800 freighter conversion. Additionally, AEI can convert all 737-800 line number aircraft including those with Flat Aft Pressure Bulkheads, and Split Scimitar winglets. The AEI converted Boeing 737-800SF freighter offers a main deck payload of up to 52,700 lbs. (23,904kg) and incorporates eleven full height 88” x 125” container positions, plus an additional position for an AEP/AEH. The conversion also incorporates new floor beams aft of the wing box, a large 86” x 137” Main Cargo Door with a single vent door system.
Commenting on the deal, AEI’s Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Robert T. Conway said, “We welcome Jackson Square Aviation to the AEI family and are pleased they have chosen the
renowned AEI B737-800SF freighter. We look forward to exceeding Jackson Square’s expectations and working with them as they continue to expand their world-class fleet of aircraft.”
Also commenting was the Chief Executive Officer at Jackson Square, Kevin McDonald said, “We are delighted to partner with AEI for the first of our passenger to freight aircraft conversions. This is a natural evolution of our fleet and allows us to expand our offering to existing and new customers. The 737‐800 freighter offers improved efficiencies and extends the life of the aircraft which supports JSA’s ESG initiatives.”
