Boeing announcementó what to startá to convert the Boeings 737-800 to freighters in Costa Rica in collaborationón with the company COOPESA.
As markets and electronic commerceónico continústill driving strong demand for productionón and converted freighters, Boeing anunció a new associationón with a maintenance provider, repairón and reviewón (MRO) based in Costa Rica to create conversion capacityóadditional n for the 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter.
Boeing Opená two líNeas of convertsón to 737-800BCF with the Self-managed Aeroindustrial Services Cooperative (COOPESA) in Alajuela, Costa Rica. It is expected that the first of the new líNeas of convertsón open at the beginning of 2022.
Boeing prevé what will be neededán 1.500 freighter conversions during the prówe moan 20 añto meet the growing demand. From them, 1.080 to beáis n revolutionsáSeparated, with almost the 30% of that demand coming from Américh from the North and Américh latina.
“COOPESA has demonstrated the experience téconical and commitment to quality and executionón needed to help us meet growing customer demand for the 737-800BCF, even in the américh”, Jens Steinhagen said, Director of Boeing Freighter Conversions.
Currently, Boeing converted airliners 737-800 on freighters at three locations: Boeing Shanghai Aviation Services (BSAS) a Shanghai, China; Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Company Limited (GAMECO) en Guangzhou, China; y Taikoo (Shandong) Aircraft Engineering Co. Ltd. (STAECO) en Jinan, China.
“We are honored that Boeing has chosen COOPESA as its strategic partner.élogic to provide conversion servicesón for the 737-800BCF”, dijo Kenneth Waugh, COOPESA CEO.
Till the date, the 737-800BCF has gained más de 180 requests and commitments 15 clients on four continents. In March, Boeing deliveryó the 737-800BCF no.úmero 50 since I enteredó in service in 2018.
About COOPESA
COOPESA is an FAA and EASA certified airframe MRO serving Aerolílines in the Américh and friendlyñíglobal lease ace with t equipmentéhighly trained technicians led by aviation professionalsón with extensive and proven experience in commercial aircraft maintenance. COOPESA capabilities include heavy maintenance, interior and avi modificationsónica, painting and conversions from passengers to freighters.
