01 - Aircraft Design and Integrated Systems
NARROW-BODY B737NG PASSENGER CONVERSION TO FREIGHTER
I. Berlowitz, Israel Aerospace Industries, Israel
The paper and presentation discuss the engineering challenges of the conversion of narrow-body B737-700/-800 Next-Generation (NG) from passenger to special freighter configuration, performed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), through structural, new and modified mechanical & avionics systems and interior modifications required to cope with the regulations and specifications of freighter airplanes.