(04 Nov 2021)
Air Transport Services Group, the world’s largest
lessor of Boeing 767-300 converted freighters, has signed a deal
with the aircraft manufacturer for the conversion of four aircraft
to 767-300BCF (Boeing Converted Freighters).
“Our continued confidence in the 767-300 platform,
now coupled with the services and support of the OEM, reinforces
our commitment to deliver best-in-class reliable services to our
customers,” said Mike Berger, chief commercial officer of ATSG.
“We’re proud to partner with Boeing as we expand our fleet to meet
growing demand and look forward to future growth together.”
The 767-300BCF now has more than 100 orders and
commitments from customers around the globe, providing widebody
converted freighter capability to meet growing market demand, and
building on a record year for customer orders of Boeing’s family
of freighters.
“We are honored that ATSG has decided to make the
767-300BCF an integral part of their fleet expansion strategy,
supporting customers looking to capitalize on strong e-commerce
demand,” said Jens Steinhagen, director of Boeing Converted
Freighters. “As the OEM, Boeing has the original design data,
robust supply chains, and dependable delivery schedules that
benefit BCF customers such as ATSG. With that OEM advantage, we
stand ready to meet ATSG’s needs by bringing forward
market-leading 767-300BCFs into its fleet.”
ATSG has a fleet of 106 Boeing aircraft, including more than
ninety 767 converted freighters.
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