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Boeing and GAMECO to convert passenger planes to freighters on two new lines
Boeing 767-300BCF
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Rafael Ramos
9/28/2021
The cargo market remains heated and attracts several companies. Boeing, which already dominates the cargo plane market, announced on Tuesday that it has plans to increase capacity to produce the 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF).
The partnership between Boeing and Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Company Limited (GAMECO) was made to increase cargo capacity and meet the strong demand in this market. The agreement provides for the expansion of GAMECO's freighter conversion capacity through the opening of two new 767-300BCF conversion lines in 2022.
In addition, GAMECO will be the first Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Center (MRO) in China to convert both the 767-300BCF and the 737-800BCF.
“GAMECO demonstrated excellent execution on the 737-800BCF program. We know it will bring the same experience and proven ability to help deliver our midsize freighter conversions to our global customers,” said Peter Gao, Boeing Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing China.
According to Boeing, with the heated cargo market, 1720 such conversions will be needed. It also says that more than 40% of this demand will be from Asian operators.
“The introduction of the 767-300BCF program further enhances GAMECO's regional presence and enhances our strategic focus on meeting strong customer demand,” said Norbert Marx, General Manager of GAMECO.
Airbus does not want to be outdone, having recently announced that the plan for the A350 freighter has been approved and that the plane should be ready for market in 2025.
Will the cargo market continue to grow so much after the pandemic? For Brian Pearce, chief economist at the International Air Transport Association, the air cargo market will continue to be heated in the coming years, including playing a greater role than before the emergence of COVID-19.
Josue Isai Ramos Figueroa
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Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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