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AEI continues B737-400SF program success with order from Automatic

Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) has signed a contract with Automatic to provide the company another B737-400SF freighter. In the beginning of this year, AEI celebrated delivering its 100th B737-400SF freighter conversion and orders for the conversion platform remain strong.

The Automatic B737-400 (MSN 25853) commenced modification yesterday and will be re-delivered in early March 2019. The completed B737-400SF will be operated by UK-based Titan Airways and represents the airline's second -400 series freighter. Commercial Jet's Dothan, Alabama facility is handling the modification touch-labor and maintenance requirements for the aircraft.

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