The 737-800BCF, MSN 34686, is the first of four on lease from BBAM Limited Partnership and WestJet is the first operator in Canada to use the model.
It was converted by Boeing at an approved MRO facility in Guangzhou, China, and WestJet Cargo plans to have all four 737-800BCFs in service by the end of the year.
Alexis von Hoensbroech, CEO of WestJet says: “The delivery of our first freighter to our home base in Calgary, Alberta gives us great confidence in the growth and development of our commercial cargo service and I am eager to see our new dedicated commercial cargo service take flight as we begin providing competitive services to cargo customers across Canada.”
Steve Zissis, President and CEO of BBAM adds: “BBAM is excited to partner with our long-time customer WestJet as they launch WestJet Cargo. This is our first North American placement of the Boeing 737-800BCF, an important milestone for BBAM's industry-leading freighter programme.”
The 737-800BCF is powered by CFM56-7B engines, which WestJet says offers greater fuel efficiency, flexibility and frequency to customers.