Boeing has delivered its 100th contracted 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) to aircraft lessor AerCap. The passenger to freighter (P2F) conversion took place at Boeing Shanghai Aviation Services (BSAS).
Rich Greener, Head of AerCap Cargo, said: “We are delighted to be a part of this significant milestone with our partners at Boeing. Since launching the 737-800BCF program with Boeing in 2016, the e-commerce market has grown at a phenomenal rate with increased demand from e-commerce retail businesses. Thanks to its versatility and reliability, the 737-800BCF is becoming the workhorse for express air cargo and e-commerce networks.”
AerCap Cargo has leased the aircraft to GOL Linhas Aéreas, as part of the growth strategy and logistics solution of GOLLOG, GOL’s logistics business unit. GOL will operate the freighter for a Latin American e-commerce company.
Kate Schaefer, vice president of Boeing’s Commercial Modifications, Engineering & Specialty Products business, said: “We are honoured to celebrate this milestone with AerCap Cargo, a customer that has been an integral part of the 737-800BCF program’s success since program launch. Across five continents, our customers’ 737-800BCF utilisation hours are far surpassing those of the previous generation fleet. It’s a testament to the important role these freighters play in unlocking market opportunities for our air cargo operators and their customers.”
AerCap Cargo was the launch customer for Boeing’s 737-800BCF program since 2016. Today, AerCap Cargo has the largest fleet of 737-800BCFs with 65 firm orders and nine options.
Since the programme launch, BSAS has added a second conversion line for the 737-800BCF. It is now one of five global sites in three countries with 737-800BCF conversion capacity.
