FARNBOROUGH, U.K. — Boeing, Aircompany Armenia, and its partner company Georgian Airlines today announced an order for three 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) as part of the Group's plan to add more dedicated cargo aircraft to its operations in the Caucasus region.
"We are thrilled to bring more much-needed air cargo capacity to the region with the addition of three 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters," said Tamaz Gaiashvili, President of Georgian Airlines Group.
"The 737-800BCF has the payload, range and capability to carry both e-commerce and general cargo."
The first 737-800BCF on order will be delivered next year, with deliveries continuing into 2024. The converted freighters will be operated by Georgian Airlines, which already operates one 737-800BCF.
The 737-800s will be modified at Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Company Limited (GAMECO) and at Taikoo (Shandong) Aircraft Engineering Co. Ltd. (STAECO) in China.
"We are pleased Aircompany Armenia and Georgian Airlines have selected the 737-800BCF to meet growing demand for air cargo in the markets they serve, and are honored to continue to support their dedicated freighter operations' expansion", said Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Global Services.
The 737-800BCF carries more payload – up to 23.9 tons (52,800 lbs.) – and flies farther – 3,750 km (2,025 nautical miles) compared to 737 Classic freighters. The 737-800BCF has so far won more than 250 orders and commitments from more than 20 customers.
