Re PAX-TO-CARGO conversions…”The Boeing 737 family is seen to be the most preferred.”
“737 conversions into freighters have been quite strong for the past years. This started with converting ageing B737-300 and -400 series aircraft which have been used on regional routes in Europe as well as the Far East.” SOURCE
Analysis: Demand Rises for Passenger To Cargo Aircraft Conversions
“Converted aircraft provide a lower capital cost option for freighter operators and offer owners and financiers an opportunity to extend the lives of assets that might otherwise be retired. In difficult times this should prove an attractive combination.” SOURCE
Re Cargo Aircraft Sales and Conversions, Excerpts from Boeing Current Market Outlook 2013 – 2032
World air travel has grown 5% per year since 1980 despite (a) 4 recessions, (b) 2 financial crises, (c) 2 gulf wars, (d) 1 oil shock, (e) one epidemic (SARS) and (f) 9/11. 20-year forecast: strong long-term growth 2013-2032…(a) world economy (GDP) expected to grow by 3.2%, (b) number of airline passengers by 4.1%, (c) […]
Aero Acquisitions (US) purchased vintage 1991 ex-American Airlines MD83
Aero Acquisitions (US) purchased vintage 1991 ex-American Airlines MD83, serial 53251, and delivered to World Atlantic Airways (US). 10JAN2014 Fleet + Transactions Americas. SOURCE
Aero Acquisitions (US) purchased vintage 1997 ex-Webjet B737-300
Aero Acquisitions (US) purchased vintage 1997 ex-Webjet B737-300, serial 28560, which was refurbished and delivered to startup Karinou Airlines (Central African Republic). 10JAN2014 Fleet + Transactions Africa, Americas. SOURCE
Aero Acquisitions (US) purchased vintage 1996 ex-Qantas B737-400HGW
Aero Acquisitions (US) purchased vintage 1996 ex-Qantas B737-400HGW, serial 28151, and will convert to freighter at PEMCO (US). SOURCE