Less than five years since the platform’s initial service entry in 2018, the 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) has reached its triple-digit delivery milestone, fueled by the freighter’s suitability for use in time-definite express and e-commerce networks. Boeing recently delivered the 100th contracted 737-800BCF to AerCap, the world’s largest lessor, which coincidentally, also took delivery of the first 737-800BCF back in 2018.

“The 737-800BCF is becoming the workhorse for the air cargo market because it has one engine type and a standard build across the -800 fleet, plus it’s a reliable freighter, which is really important,” said Rich Greener, Head of AerCap Cargo. “This has helped AerCap Cargo develop the various e-commerce and express networks with our customers.” AerCap Cargo has delivered nearly 50 737-800BCF to twelve airlines around the world.

Less than five years since the platform’s initial service entry in 2018, the 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) has reached its triple-digit delivery milestone, fueled by the freighter’s suitability for use in time-definite express and e-commerce networks. Boeing recently delivered the 100th contracted 737-800BCF to AerCap, the world’s largest lessor, which coincidentally, also took delivery of the first 737-800BCF back in 2018.

“The 737-800BCF is becoming the workhorse for the air cargo market because it has one engine type and a standard build across the -800 fleet, plus it’s a reliable freighter, which is really important,” said Rich Greener, Head of AerCap Cargo. “This has helped AerCap Cargo develop the various e-commerce and express networks with our customers.” AerCap Cargo has delivered nearly 50 737-800BCF to twelve airlines around the world.

Global e-commerce growth, already strong prior to the pandemic, has leapfrogged expectations in recent years as consumers increasingly choose to fill their virtual shopping carts. Dedicated freighters like the 737-800BCF are playing an important role in ensuring parcels reach customer doorsteps in a reliable and predictable fashion. 

“Looking back at the first 737-800BCF rollout, we could see the market potential of this program, but nobody could have predicted we would be celebrating this milestone in 2022,” said Jens Steinhagen, director of the Boeing Converted Freighters. “Our customers remind us every day how vital the platform is to their operations – whether it be accommodating growing demand for air cargo, opening up new markets, or advancing towards their sustainability goals.”  

Global e-commerce growth, already strong prior to the pandemic, has leapfrogged expectations in recent years as consumers increasingly choose to fill their virtual shopping carts. Dedicated freighters like the 737-800BCF are playing an important role in ensuring parcels reach customer doorsteps in a reliable and predictable fashion. 

“Looking back at the first 737-800BCF rollout, we could see the market potential of this program, but nobody could have predicted we would be celebrating this milestone in 2022,” said Jens Steinhagen, director of the Boeing Converted Freighters. “Our customers remind us every day how vital the platform is to their operations – whether it be accommodating growing demand for air cargo, opening up new markets, or advancing towards their sustainability goals.”