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Boeing Secures 767-300BCF Conversion Agreement with China Aviation Leasing Service
Boeing has finalized a contract with China Aviation Leasing Service for the passenger-to-freighter conversion of a Boeing 767-300 aircraft to support growing regional cargo demand.
Aerospace Garage desk
The agreement with China Aviation Leasing Service highlights the sustained demand for medium-widebody freighters within the Chinese market. By selecting the Boeing Converted Freighter program for the 767-300 platform, the lessor is positioning itself to capture the rising volume of e-commerce and express delivery traffic. This move reflects a broader industry trend where older passenger airframes are being repurposed to extend their operational lifecycles and address capacity shortages in the global logistics chain.
For Boeing, this contract reinforces its footprint in the Chinese MRO and conversion sector, despite ongoing fluctuations in the broader aerospace supply chain. The 767-300BCF remains a critical asset for regional operators due to its payload efficiency and range capabilities. As Chinese carriers continue to expand their international freighter networks, the demand for reliable conversion slots is expected to remain high, driving further investment in local conversion centers and technical partnerships across the region.
What to watch: The scheduling of the aircraft induction at a Boeing-partnered conversion site in China.
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