AEI expects to covert a dozen 737-800s this year compared to 18 in 2023. Photo - AEI

The suggestion that B737-800 conversions are oversupplied has been confirmed by experts at Aeronautical Engineers AEI).

According to Robert Convey, the firm’s SVP, sales and marketing, the situation is “serious”, and compounded by a lack of demand for those freighters.

Over the past two years, industry analysts have been warning of a potential oversupply – reportedly, around 80 737-800s were converted last year, but Mr Convey thinks this figure is exaggerated.

“The numbers are closer ...

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