Boeing Delivers on 100th 737-800 BCF Order to AerCap

Today, the 100th contracted 737-800 Boeing  (Boeing commercial airplanes) Converted Freighter (BCF) was delivered by Boeing (NYSE: BA) and AerCap (NYSE: AER) to AerCap, the largest lessor in the world. At Boeing Shanghai Aviation Services Co. Ltd., the location of the first 737-800BCF conversion line, the 100th 737-800BCF was converted.

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The aircraft was leased by AerCap Cargo to GOL Linhas Aéreas as part of GOLLOG, GOL’s logistics business unit growth plan and logistics solution. For a Latin American online retailer, GOL will operate the cargo. (Boeing stock

Rich Greener, the head of AerCap Cargo, said, “We are thrilled to be a part of this critical milestone with our partners at Boeing. “Since commencing the 737-800BCF program with Boeing in 2016, the demand from e-commerce retail enterprises has surged dramatically, driving the market growth. The 737-800BCF is evolving as the workhorse for express air cargo and e-commerce networks because of its adaptability and dependability.”

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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.

With up to 20% lower fuel use and CO2 emissions per tonne, 737-800BCF operators are carrying more payload with less fuel. 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 737-800BCF is the market leader with more than 250 orders and commitments from over 20 customers.

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