News / E-commerce boom drives demand for B737 freighter conversions higher than supply

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Carriers (or internet sales giants) looking to turn Boeing 737s into cargo aircraft are facing a veritable obstacle course.

Not only are conversion slots booked solid beyond 2016, but feedstock is proving harder to find than anticipated, as passenger airlines are holding on to their 737-400s.

Pemco World Air Services, one of the leading players in the 737 freighter conversion arena, has had to push some conversions back owing to the tight feedstock situation.

CEO Pastor Lopez attributes ...