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March 7, 2007
Alcoa-SIE Cargo Conversions signs agreement with Aeronautical Engineers Inc. to convert 757-200 to cargo configurations
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Simi Valley, CA, March 7, 2007 - Alcoa Inc. (NYSE AA) announced today an agreement with Aeronautical Engineers Inc. (AEI) to perform cargo conversions and maintenance on 757-200 aircraft for its Alcoa-SIE Cargo Conversions(ASCC)business unit. The addition of Aeronautical Engineers Inc. adds a proven expertise in cargo conversions and airframe maintenance to the ASCC 757 freighter conversion program. Conversions and other maintenance will be performed by AEI at Commercial Jet, Inc. at Miami International Airport.
“AEI has a long history of success in providing the industry with high value, quality cargo conversions. We are happy to add AEI to the strong team of companies associated with the ASCC 14Plus 757 cargo conversion program”, said Robert C. Murphy, President of ASCC.
“We are well familiar with the ASCC project and look forward to working with ASCC to bring this product to the market and ensure the highest quality of these conversions”, said Roy Sandri, President of AEI.
Alcoa-SIE Cargo Conversions:
Formed in 2003 to provide innovative products and services to the air cargo industry, ASCC’s first product offering is the 14Plus 757-200 cargo conversion. ASCC’s 14Plus offers the greatest value in a narrow body freighter. Please visit www.Alcoa-SIE.com for additional information.
Aeronautical Engineers, Inc.
AEI’s inception traces back to the late 1950’s when it received its first STC for a Passenger to Freighter conversion on a McDonnell Douglas DC-6. In the years since, AEI has developed engineering packages and STC’s for General Dynamic aircraft models CV-240, CV-240-27, and CV-340/440, as well as McDonnell Douglas DC-6/6B and DC-7. AEI currently holds STC’s for Passenger to Freighter conversions on Boeing 737-300, B737-200, B727-100, B727-200, DC-8, L1011 and L188 aircraft to date AEI has over 120 STC’s. Over 350 aircraft have been converted with AEI STCs. AEI is currently working on its B737-400 conversion and expects STC approval in the second quarter of 2007.
Commercial Jet Inc., (CJI) AEI’s sister company, is currently the only AEI authorized modification facility. CJI is an FAA approved Repair Station, Number OMJR606K; and European Aviation Authority Number 1592/2002 Aircraft Maintenance and Modification Center. CJI is located at Miami International Airport and provides a full service airframe inspections and repairs of Boeing B707, B727, Classic and Next Generation B737’s, B757, B767, B747, DC8, DC9, MD80, MD90’s, DC10/MD11 Airbus A300.
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