Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) announced the fourth order for an MD-82SF freighter conversion from Aeronaves T.S.M. (TSM). The aircraft (MSN 49990) will commence modification at the end of August and will be re-delivered to TSM in early 2017 to fly for the DHL network in Mexico. Commercial Jet’s Miami, Florida facility will perform the modification and maintenance requirements on the aircraft.
TSM represents the largest overall operator of AEI’s MD-80SF series freighters.
The AEI MD82SF shall provide Aeronaves T.S.M. with an Ancra CLS capable of carrying:
(12) 88” x 108” Containers/Pallets, P1 to P12
When combined with proven reliability, the AEI converted MD-82SF will allow TSM to keep their aircraft – “In the air, generating revenue.”

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