Painted yellow with Mercado Livre’s logo on the side, the aircraft was converted at Boeing Shanghai Aviation Services Co Ltd (BSAS) and delivered to lessor, AerCap, which is leasing it to GOL.
In 2016, AerCap Cargo was the launch customer for Boeing 737-800BCF programme, and it has 65 firm orders with 9 options.
Rich Greener, Head of AerCap Cargo, says, “Since launching the 737-800BCF programme with Boeing in 2016, the e-commerce market has grown at a phenomenal rate with increased demand from e-commerce retail businesses. Thanks to its versatility and reliability, the 737-800BCF is becoming the workhorse for express air cargo and e-commerce networks.”
Kate Schaefer, Vice President of Boeing’s Commercial Modifications, Engineering and Speciality Products business, says, “Across 5 continents, our customers' 737-800BCF utilisation hours are far surpassing those of the previous generation fleet. It's a testament to the important role these freighters play in unlocking market opportunities for our air cargo operators and their customers.”