Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has reached a significant milestone as it welcomes Grand China Aviation Maintenance Co, Ltd. (GCAM), a subsidiary of HNA Aviation Technic Co., Ltd., as its sixth authorized AEI Conversion Center. This strategic partnership marks a major development for the global narrowbody conversion market, particularly in the Asia-Pacific region, as it positions AEI to capitalize on the anticipated recovery in demand for freighter conversions, driven by China’s robust economic rebound.
As part of this collaboration, Hainan Airlines, a subsidiary of HNA Aviation Technic Co., Ltd., will be utilizing the GCAM facility to convert a minimum of three AEI Boeing B737-800SFs. The AEI B737-800SF is a highly sought-after aircraft in the freighter conversion market, known for its efficiency, versatility, and capacity to meet the increasing demand for air cargo transportation.