AEI introduces B737-900ERSF for extended-range cargo operations
AEI expects to obtain certification for the aircraft in early 2029. The aircraft has a main deck payload of up to 57,700 lbs (26,173 kg).;
Aeronautical Engineers Inc (AEI) has officially launched its next freighter programme, the AEI B737-900ERSF (Extended Range Special Freighter).
The new freighter can accommodate 13 positions, twelve 88"x125" AAA full-height containers or pallets plus one AEP/AEH, with a main deck payload of up to 57,700 lbs (26,173 kg).
AEI expects to obtain certification for the aircraft in early 2029.
The AEI B737-900ERSF cargo conversion involves installing an 86" x 137" cargo door on the left side of the fuselage and modifying the main deck into a Class E cargo compartment.
The cargo door is hydraulically operated and actuated from the inside of the aircraft by an independent system. Hydraulic pressure is available from two sources: a 28VDC electrically operated hydraulic pump or a manual hand pump. The door control and manual pump are located on the 9g barrier, allowing a single person to operate the door manually.
The aircraft also features a reinforced floor structure to accommodate high-density freight and e-commerce shipments, a 180-minute ETOPS option for extended operational flexibility, and retains the auxiliary fuel tank to support longer range missions.