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AEI receives Indonesian (DgCA) STC approval for B737-800SF freighter conversions

Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has released that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DgCA) for the Republic of Indonesia has approved AEI's STC (ST02690LA) for the 12-pallet position B737-800SF freighter conversion.

AEI has gained FAA, CAAC, EASA, TCCA, UK CAA, CAACI (Cayman Islands) DCA (Guernsey), ANAC, CAAM, and now Indonesian approvals for its B737-800SF.

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

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