Boeing has received a firm order from an unidentified customer for two 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCFs), as well as agreements to open additional conversion lines in Guangzhou, China, and Singapore to meet strong market demand.
Based on the Next-Generation 737, the 737-800BCF offers operators new technology, low fuel consumption and high reliability. Primarily used to carry express cargo on domestic or short-haul routes, the airplane is capable of carrying up to 23.9 tons (52,800 pounds) and flying up to 2,000 nautical miles (3,750 kilometers).
The 737-800BCF now has 134 orders and commitments.