Joramco, situated in Amman, Jordan, is strategically positioned to offer support for future Boeing 737-800BCF customers operating in the Middle East, Europe, North Africa, and the CIS.
Joramco and Boeing have entered into an agreement to establish a new Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) line in Amman, Jordan. This collaboration marks a significant step for both companies and enhances the availability of freighter conversion services in the Middle East. Joramco will be the first maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) supplier in the region to support future Boeing freighter conversions for both domestic and foreign aircraft.
Situated in Amman, Jordan, Joramco is strategically positioned to offer support for future 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter) customers operating in the Middle East, Europe, North Africa, and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).
Fraser Currie, CEO of Joramco said, “We’re very excited to grow our relationship with Boeing. The new 737-800BCF capability we’re bringing to our MRO is another major milestone for Joramco, and we are delighted Boeing has selected Joramco as a future site for the 737-800BCF. Our geographic location in Amman, our deep MRO experience, and the opportunity to work together with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise on their customers’ requirements makes this a very exciting opportunity.”
Joramco is a subsidiary of Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE), which also operates a leasing division with a fleet of approximately 550 aircraft leased to around 120 airlines across more than 60 countries.
Firoz Tarapore, CEO, DAE said, “Today’s announcement reaffirms our long-term commitment to our DAE Engineering division. Since acquiring Joramco in 2016, revenues have more than doubled, and we continue to expand our presence at our Amman, Jordan based facility, which is expected to reach 22 maintenance lines by the end of 2024. This latest agreement underpins our commitment, and we look forward to continuing to deepen our relationship with Boeing as well as developing new product offerings for Joramco’s global customer base.”
The global freighter fleet is projected to expand by 65% to more than 3,700 aircraft by 2042, according to Boeing’s Commercial Market Outlook. This growth will necessitate over 2,800 production and converted freighter deliveries over the next two decades. Among these, approximately 1,300 standard-body freighter conversions, including the 737-800BCF, are anticipated.
Mike Doellefeld, Commercial Programs Vice President of Engineering Services, Converted Freighters, and Sub-Components, Boeing said, “We continue to look for opportunities to bring freighter conversion capacity closer to our customers. Connecting with Joramco reflects the potential of a growing region combined with an MRO capable of producing the BCF with the quality our customers expect.”
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The collaboration between Boeing and Joramco is set to contribute to the burgeoning demand for freighter conversion services, further strengthening the aviation industry’s capability to meet the evolving needs of the global market.
