18.11.2021
Artikel Nummer: 38588
Boeing: three new freighter conversion lines
As global demand for freighters continues to soar, Boeing is planning to add three conversion lines for the 737-800BCF in North America and Europe. The company has also signed a firm order with lessor Icelease for eleven of the freighters as the launch customer for one of the new conversion lines.
In 2022, the company will open one conversion line at Boeing's London Gatwick MRO facility and two conversion lines in 2023 at KF Aerospace MRO in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. This is the first time Icelease has ordered converted freighters from Boeing.
Boeing forecasts that 1,720 freighter conversions will be required over the next 20 years to meet demand. (cj)