http://www.cargofacts.net/profiles/blog ... sful-event
Un bel progresso per una compagnia del genereA new freighter type is about to take its first flight: At the Cargo Facts Asia event, Robert Convey, VP Sales and Marketing at AERONAUTICAL ENGINEERS Inc (AEI), reported that flight testing of the prototype AEI MD-80 converted freighter will begin in early May. He also disclosed that Alaska-based Everts Air Cargo will acquire the prototype unit (49470, ex-American Airlines) following completion of certification [FAT 000232]. In addition to Everts, AEI has firm orders for fifteen MD-80SFs from four undisclosed customers. Everts currently operates a thirteen unit freighter fleet, made up of two C-46s, eight DC-6s, one DC-9, and two EMB 120s.
Lascio agli esperti considerazioni tecniche sul payload e sui pallet e qualche confronto con il 737 classic.
http://www.aeronautical-engineers.com/a ... t_md80.pdf