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Boeing has delivered the 100th contracted
737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) to AerCap, one of the
world's largest lessors.
The 100th 737-800BCF was converted at Boeing
Shanghai Aviation Services (BSAS), home to the first 737-800BCF
conversion line.
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 Mercado Livre, a Latin American e-commerce company.
AerCap Cargo has leased the aircraft to GOL who will operate the freighter for Mercado Livre
"We are
delighted to be a part of this significant milestone with our
partners at Boeing," said Rich Greener, Head of AerCap Cargo.
"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."
In 2016, AerCap Cargo was the launch customer for Boeing's
737-800BCF program. Today, AerCap Cargo has the largest fleet of
737-800BCFs with 65 firm orders and nine options.
"We are
honored 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," said Kate Schaefer, vice president of
Boeing's Commercial Modifications, Engineering & Specialty
Products business. "Across five continents, our customers'
737-800BCF utilization 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."
Since program
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.
The in-service 737-800BCF
fleet has already logged more than 70,000 flights, with average
utilization of 7 hours per day, more than double the typical
utilization of older generation freighters in the same size
category.
The aircraft has received more
than 250 orders and commitments from over 20 customers.
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