BBAM Limited Partnership is set to expand its 737-800BCF fleet with six firm orders and six options, as the aircraft leasing company looks to ride on the continued growth in the e-commerce and express cargo market. Boeing said the agreement brings the aircraft lessor’s 737-800BCF orders and commitments to 15. “As we look ahead to expanding our cargo fleet, the 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter provides the performance and efficiency our customers need,” said Steve Zissis, CEO of … [Read more...] about Aircraft lessor BBAM to add 12 more 737-800BCFs
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Boeing announces Next-Gen B737-800 conversions
Boeing has announced the launch of the Next-Generation B737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) with orders and commitments for up to 55 conversions from seven customers. The first B737-800BCF is expected to be delivered in the fourth quarter of 2017. The B737-800BCF - the first Next-Generation B737 that Boeing has offered for conversion - carries up to 23.9 tonnes of cargo flying routes of nearly 2,000 nautical miles (3,690 kilometers). While large freighters carry high-density cargo on … [Read more...] about Boeing announces Next-Gen B737-800 conversions
China Postal signs for 10 Next-Gen B737 BCFs
China Postal Airlines has placed an order with Boeing for 10 Next-Generation 737 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCFs) and joins China’s Hangzhou-based YTO Airlines (which ordered 15 of the aircraft) as a launch customer for the BCF programme which has yet to be formally launched. China Postal also purchased seven B757-200s that the airline plans to convert into freighters, making this the largest purchase order in the airline's history. "This is a historic order both for China Postal and … [Read more...] about China Postal signs for 10 Next-Gen B737 BCFs
China’s YTO makes maiden flight, launches B737-800BCF programme
Boeing has announced it has entered into an agreement with YTO Airlines – a Hangzhou-based Chinese express cargo carrier – to provide the airline with 15 B737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCFs) following a planned programme launch for the type. The order was announced during President Xi Jinping's ongoing visit to the US and delivery dates were not specified. YTO only just began operations with its maiden flight on 26 September with flights between Hangzhou and Chengdu. YTO acquired its … [Read more...] about China’s YTO makes maiden flight, launches B737-800BCF programme
China's YTO makes maiden flight, launches B737-800BCF programme
Boeing has announced it has entered into an agreement with YTO Airlines – a Hangzhou-based Chinese express cargo carrier – to provide the airline with 15 B737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCFs) following a planned programme launch for the type. The order was announced during President Xi Jinping's ongoing visit to the US and delivery dates were not specified. YTO only just began operations with its maiden flight on 26 September with flights between Hangzhou and Chengdu. YTO acquired its … [Read more...] about China's YTO makes maiden flight, launches B737-800BCF programme