Genesis takes delivery of the 20th 737-800BCF completed by GAMECO

 

June 19，2023

Today Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Company Limited (GAMECO) announced the completion of its 20th 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) at GAMECO’s facility in Guangzhou, China. After completion, Boeing handed over the aircraft to Genesis, an Irish-based aircraft lessor.

 

"Just over a year ago, we partnered with Boeing to bring much-needed air cargo capability to our customers and opted to extend the life of existing airplanes in the Genesis portfolio,"said Karl Griffin, CEO of Genesis. "Genesis’ first 737-800BCF is already serving global eCommerce markets, and we look forward to delivering this second 737-800BCF to its next airline customer. " Griffin said.

 

"This is a significant milestone for GAMECO," said Dr. Marc Szepan, CEO of GAMECO. "We are proud to have completed our 20th 737-800BCF conversion, and we look forward to continuing to work with Boeing and our partners to meet the growing demand for freighter aircraft worldwide."

 

The 737-800BCF conversion primarily involved cutting a section on the aircraft’s left side and installing a large main deck cargo door. To prepare the aircraft for this heavy modification, GAMECO tube-stripped the interior, removing seats and interior monuments, and then lifted the aircraft through a process known as jacking and shoring. During the conversion process, GAMECO reinforced the floor beams and installed a rigid cargo barrier, a cargo loading system, and other interior systems.

 

The 737-800BCF is capable of carrying up to 23.9 tonnes (52,800 pounds) and flying up to 2,025 nautical miles (3,750 kilometers).

 

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About GAMECO
GAMECO is a leading Part 145 MRO provider in the People’s Republic of China jointly approved by CAAC, FAA, and EASA. GAMECO provides an extensive range of MRO services for B737, B747, B757, B767, B777, B787, A300, A310, A319, A320, A321, A330, A350, A380, EMB 145, EMB 190 & COMAC ARJ 21 operators in the Asia-Pacific region and worldwide. Based at the Baiyun International Airport in Guangzhou, People’s Republic of China, GAMECO today has a four wide-body bay Phase I Hangar, an eight narrow-body bay Phase II Hangar and an eleven wide/narrow-body bay Phase III Hangar complex. GAMECO is a 50-50 joint venture between China Southern Airlines Co. Ltd. (CSN) and Hutchison Whampoa (China) Ltd. (HWCL) from Hong Kong, China.
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