Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Company Limited (GAMECO) announced the completion of its 20th 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) at GAMECO’s facility in Guangzhou, China. After completion, Boeing handed over the aircraft to Genesis.
“Just over a year ago, we partnered with Boeing to bring much-needed air cargo capability to our customers and opted to extend the life of existing airplanes in the Genesis portfolio,” said Karl Griffin, Chieft Executive, Genesis. “Genesis’ first 737-800BCF is already serving global eCommerce markets, and we look forward to delivering this second 737 800BCF to its next airline customer later in April,” Griffin said.
“This is a significant milestone for GAMECO,” said Marc Szepan, Chief Executive, GAMECO. “We are proud to have completed our 20th 737-800BCF conversion, and we look forward to continuing to work with Boeing and our partners to meet the growing demand for freighter aircraft worldwide.”
The conversion 737-800BCF is a complex process that involves cutting a section on the aircraft’s left side and installing a large main deck cargo door.
To prepare the aircraft for this heavy modification, GAMECO tube-stripped the interior, removing seats and interior monuments, and then lifted the aircraft through a process known as jacking and shoring. During the conversion process, GAMECO reinforced the floor beams and installed a rigid cargo barrier, a cargo loading system, and other interior systems
