Aircraft leasing company BBAM Limited Partnership on Monday placed the largest order to date for the new Airbus A321 converted freighter, which is attracting growing attention from express delivery companies and airlines supporting parcel networks that are experiencing rapid growth in e-commerce business.
The San Francisco-based leasing services provider said it signed a contract with Elbe Flugzeugwerke (EFW), a joint venture between original equipment manufacturer Airbus and Singapore’s ST...
BBAM Aircraft Leasing & Management has signed with Boeing (NYSE: BA) to convert a dozen more of its 737-800 passenger aircraft into dedicated freighters as e-commerce and express cargo markets continue to create strong demand among carriers for all-cargo aircraft.
The San Francisco-based leasing firm currently has 31 firm orders and commitments for the 737-800 converted freighter. In January, the company placed an order for six conversions with an option for six more.
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BBAM Aircraft Leasing & Management plans to add up to a dozen Boeing 737-800 converted freighters to its portfolio in response to high demand for regional cargo jets that can support the burgeoning e-commerce and express cargo market.
The San Francisco-based leasing outfit said this week it ordered six conversions, with an option for six more, from Boeing Co. (NYSE: BA), bringing its total orders and commitments for the 737-800 passenger-to-freighter conversion to 15.
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