AEI EXPLORING LCD CONVERSION OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE BOMBARDIER CRJ200 AIRCRAFT

MIAMI, FL., -October 16, 2012- Aeronautical Engineers, Inc. (AEI) is pleased to announce that it has entered into an agreement with Bombardier Aerospace to explore market interest in a Large Cargo Door (LCD) freighter conversion program for the Bombardier* CRJ200* aircraft.

The CRJ200 LCD aircraft would provide operators with a freighter capable of hauling a maxi- mum payload of 6.7 tonnes. The freighter would come equipped with an Ancra cargo loading system capable of hauling pallets, containers or bulk loaded material. The Main Deck Cargo Door will be 94” (2.39 m) wide by 77” (1.96 m) high and feature AEI’s proven hydraulic actuation and latching systems which has been installed on more than 370 freighters.

Additional features include;
 Up to 6.7 tonne payload
 Total Cabin Volume of 1864 cu ft (52.8 cu m)
 10,000 lb (4 536 kg) payload can be flown 1,735 nm
 15,000 lb (6 804 kg) payload can be flown 800 nm
 Dual vent door system
 Rigid 9G barrier
 Main deck converted to Class “E” Cargo Compartment
 Cabin windows replace with lightweight aluminum window
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Mr. Robert T. Convey, Vice President of Sales & Marketing, stated that “The agreement with Bom- bardier Aerospace to explore market interest in the CRJ200 LCD aircraft sets in motion another out- standing opportunity for the CRJ200 aircraft.” He added: “With jet-speed advantages and superior economics, the CRJ200 aircraft’s proven robust commercial platform will set a new standard for re- gional Large Cargo Door freighters worldwide.