Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) has announced that Serve Air, based in the Democratic Republic of Congo, has placed an order for its first AEI Boeing B737-800SF freighter conversion. The aircraft, with Manufacturer Serial Number (MSN) 30517, is currently undergoing modification and is scheduled to be redelivered to Serve Air in early November. The conversion process, including touch labor and maintenance, is being carried out by AEI’s authorized conversion center, Commercial Jet, located in Dothan, Alabama.
Serve Air, which recently acquired an AEI B737-800SF freighter from China Aircraft Leasing Group Holdings Limited, is making history as the first operator of the B737-800SF in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The company plans to further expand its fleet of AEI B737-800SF freighters to a total of six aircraft in the coming years. As Serve Air prepares to add the AEI B737-800SF freighter to its fleet, the aircraft’s enhanced payload capacity, container positions, and advanced design features are expected to contribute to the airline’s operational efficiency and cargo-carrying capabilities.