KF Aerospace leases a B737-400SF to Mesa Airlines
KF Aerospace has delivered its converted B737-400SF to USA-based air carrier Mesa Airlines. The aircraft had received a complete maintenance programme and passenger to freighter conversion at the KF Aerospace MRO in Kelowna, BC.
The conversion included the installation of an 11-ft wide hydraulic-powered cargo door kit supplied by Aeronautical Engineers, complete with a new freight interior and cargo loading system. KF’s engineering division played a critical role in coordinating a series of modifications required for the customer, which included test flights at Moses Lake, Washington.
It is one of three KF-owned B737-400 series passenger aircraft to be converted and leased as cargo aircraft. The other two 400 series are currently providing cargo services in Iceland. (cj)