OVERVIEW
IAI’s Aviation Group has vast experience converting narrow-body and wide-body aircraft from passenger to cargo configurations, backed by STCs (Supplemental Type Certificates) from leading aviation authorities including CAAI, FAA, and EASA. Our expertise spans more than 300 converted aircraft, ensuring best-designed, reliable, and cost-effective freighters with proven operational performance.
Conversion Expertise
IAI’s Aviation Group Cargo Conversion experience includes aircraft such as B737-300/-400/-700/-800, B747-100/-200/-400, B757, MD-11, and B767-200/-300. Our converted aircraft have accumulated over 2.5 million flight hours with no Airworthiness Directives (ADs), demonstrating safety and reliability.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Unlimited slots at IAI and at remote site
- Extensive production capability
- Engineering team with OEM aircraft design capability
- High flexibility in performing maintenance work and avionic upgrades during the conversion time frame
- Variety of loading configurations
- Top quality product with highest possible payload
- 3D design with CATIA V5 and NASTRAN/PATRAN
- Life extension and Aging programs
- Highly experienced MRO services center
- Dedicated, long-term customer Support
- Quick response and creative solutions for aircraft
- Aircraft conversions development tools and processes
- Engineering design environment and infrastructure
Values & Benefits
The 737-700BDSF (BEDEK Special Freighter) is the launch model for the B737 New Generation Converted freighters. It delivers high operational value with advanced avionics, better performance, reduced fuel burn, and lower maintenance costs. Configurations include Special Freighter (SF) with 9G Net/Rigid Barrier (RB) and Quick Change (QC), tailored to fleet needs.
- Environmental Control System (ECS)
- Water & Waste
- Oxygen Systems
- Avionics / Electrical Systems & Wire (bundles) Routing
- Main Deck Smoke / Fire Detection & Suppression System
- Hydraulic Main Deck Cargo Door
- Floor Drain System
Technical Details
- Weights and Volumes
- MTW 155,000 lb
- MTOW 154,500 lb
- MZFW 121,700 lb
- MLW 129,200 lb
- Payload* 41,500 lb
- Fuel Capacity 6,875 USG
- Main Deck Cargo Volume 3,816 ft3
- Lower Decks Bulk Volume 966 ft3
