Aircompany Armenia and its partner company Georgian Airlines have ordered three B737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) as part of the group’s plan to add more dedicated cargo airplanes 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 B737-800BCF has the payload, range and capability to carry both e-commerce and general cargo.”
The first B737-800BCF 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 B737-800BCF.
The B737-800s 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 B737-800BCF to meet growing demand for air cargo in the markets they serve, and are honoured to continue to support their dedicated freighter operations’ expansion,” said Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Global Services.
The B737-800BCF carries more payload – up to 23.9 tons (52,800 lbs.) – and flies farther – 3,750 km (2,025 nautical miles) compared to B737 Classic freighters. The 737-800BCF has won more than 250 orders and commitments from more than 20 customers.
Georgian Airlines
Georgian Airlines is a fast-growing and development-oriented carrier established in 2020 with headquarters in Tbilisi (Georgia).
The cargo carrier commenced operations in April 2021. The operating range includes air cargo transportation by both charter and regular flights across Europe, the CIS, the Middle East, Central, Eastern and Southern Asia.
Currently Georgian Airlines operates one B737-800BCF and one B737-800SF. The carrier is part of Georgian Airlines Group.
Aircompany Armenia is an Armenian airline that was founded in December 2015 and commenced operations in April 2016. Its headquarters are located in Yerevan. The airline is part of Georgian Airlines Group.
