AerCap and Boeing have announced the milestone delivery of the 100th contracted Boeing 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF). The 100th 737-800BCF was converted at Boeing Shanghai Aviation Services Co. Ltd. (BSAS), home to the first 737-800BCF conversion line. AerCap Cargo has leased the aircraft to GOL Linhas Aéreas, which will be operated for a Latin-American e-commerce company, as part of the growth strategy and logistics solution of GOLLOG, GOL’s logistics business unit. AerCap Cargo has more than 25 years of experience in freighter leasing, including Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversions, with more than 100 successful conversions. AerCap Cargo’s 737-800BCF customers include West Atlantic Group, Amazon Air, GOL, Kargo Xpress, ASL and Longhao Airlines.
Commenting, the Head of AerCap Cargo, Rich Greener 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.”
Also commenting was the Vice President of Boeing’s Commercial Modifications, Engineering & Specialty Products Business, Kate Schaefer 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 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.”
