Aircraft lessor Aviation Capital Group (ACG) has confirmed its deal with Aeronautical Engineers, Inc of Miami for the conversion house to provide it with two B737-400SF (Special Freighter) modified aircraft.

The first of the two freighters is already undergoing conversion at AEI's Authorized Conversion Center, Commercial Jet, also in Miami. The second aircraft is expected to begin the modification process before the end of this year.

AEI's vice president of sales and marketing, Robert Convey, said: "We are seeing an overwhelming response to our new B737-400SF 11-pallet configuration, which was launched only a few short months ago.

"The first ACG aircraft has been leased to VarigLog, an affiliate of the Synergy Group, and is scheduled to enter service in Brazil following conversion. This will be the first B737-400SF aircraft to be registered and operated in Brazil."