The 737-800 converted freighter offers higher reliability and lower fuel consumption and operating costs per trip compared to other standard body freighters.
20 January 2021: BBAM and Boeing have expanded their partnership with a firm order of 12 737-800 Boeing converted Freighters looking at the rising e-commerce and express cargo market.
Steve Zissis, CEO of BBAM said, “As we look ahead to expanding our cargo fleet, the 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter provides the performance and efficiency our customers need. Adding these highly capable freighters to 276 Boeing airplanes in our managed fleet helps to further strengthen our leadership position in the marketplace.”
“BBAM is one of the industry’s leading full-service leasing companies and has built their reputation on smart investments. We are honored that BBAM has selected more 737-800BCFs, based on the success of our standard body freighters in their portfolio,” said Ihssane Mounir, Boeing’s senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing. “The continued strong demand for the 737-800BCF demonstrates the critical role these converted freighters play in the growing express and e-commerce market.”
The 737-800 converted freighter offers higher reliability and lower fuel consumption and operating costs per trip compared to other standard body freighters. It is mainly used to carry express cargo on domestic or short-haul routes making them operators favorite.
