FTAI and AEI Partner to Offer Cost-Effective Boeing 737-800 Freighter Conversions
FTAI•FTAI Aviation and AEI will combine engine maintenance and cargo conversion to deliver Boeing 737-800 freighters at lower life-cycle operating costs. The Boeing 737-800, with over 6,000 delivered units, will feature customized CFM56 engines while leveraging AEI’s 130+ Supplemental Type Certificates and 625+ conversions.
1. Strategic Collaboration
FTAI Aviation Ltd. and Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. announced a partnership combining FTAI’s engine maintenance services with AEI’s cargo conversion expertise to deliver cost-effective Boeing 737-800 freighters for global airline customers.
2. Engine and Conversion Synergies
FTAI will customize CFM56 engines for lower cycle costs tailored to cargo operations, while AEI uses its 130+ Supplemental Type Certificates and history of 625+ aircraft modifications to scale freighter conversions efficiently.
3. Market Potential
With over 6,000 Boeing 737-800 aircraft delivered worldwide, the collaboration targets growing narrowbody freighter demand by offering a proven workhorse solution that extends engine lifecycle across passenger, cargo and auxiliary power roles.
