BBAM's first 737-800 BCF for Alaska Air Cargo
Alaska Air Cargo has received the first of two 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) aircraft on lease from BBAM Limited Partnership (BBAM). Alaska Air Cargo plans to use the aircraft for expanded freight service in the state of Alaska and beyond in the coming months.
This is the fifth and sixth North American placement of the 737-800BCF for BBAM as part of its commitment with Boeing for 40 conversions of the type.
The first aircraft recently completed conversion at Coopesa, a maintenance facility in Costa Rica. A second aircraft will be converted by Boeing at KF Aerospace in British Columbia.
Alaska Cargo plans to have both BCFs in service by the end of Q1/ 2024. The 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter is equipped with CFM56-7B engines and carries a maximum structural payload of 23.9 t with twelve main deck positions. (cj)