- Deal includes 10 firm orders and 10 purchase rights
- ASL CEO: 737-800BCF offers lower fuel burn and reduces
carrier's environmental footprint
SEATTLE, March 31,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dublin-headquartered ASL Aviation Holdings
(ASL) and Boeing [NYSE: BA] today announced an order for up to 20
additional 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF). The agreement
is for 10 firm orders and 10 purchase rights.
"This new order is an important element of our fleet renewal
programme, and we are delighted to expand our partnership with
Boeing on the 737-800BCF," said Dave
Andrew, Chief Executive, ASL Aviation Holdings. "The
737-800BCF offers increased reliability and performance, and
equally its lower fuel burn reduces our environmental footprint.
This is very important to ASL as an aviation group committed to
environmental sustainability in aviation."
This is ASL's second order for the 737-800BCF and including
options, will bring the organization's total 737-800BCF orders and
commitments with Boeing to 40 aircraft. The aircraft will be
converted by Boeing at approved MRO sites including STAECO in
Jinan, China and at Boeing's
London Gatwick MRO facility in the United
Kingdom.
"We are honored to play a crucial role in the fleet renewal
underway across ASL Aviation Holdings' operation," said
Jens Steinhagen, director of Boeing
Converted Freighters. "Boeing Converted Freighters support progress
towards sustainability goals by providing operators like those
under the ASL Group umbrella an economical way to replace less
efficient, older-generation freighters."
The 737-800BCF carries more payload – up to 23.9 tonnes (52,800
lbs.) – and flies farther – 2,025 nautical miles (3,750 km)
compared to 737 Classic freighters.
Boeing has more than 40 years of experience in
passenger-to-freighter conversions, relying on original design data
and a deep understanding of the needs of the air cargo industry to
deliver a superior, integrated product, including fully integrated
manuals and world-class in-service technical support. Boeing
Converted Freighters also come with the advantage of being
associated with the industry's largest portfolio of services,
support and solutions. Learn more about the 737-800BCF and the
complete Boeing freighter family here.
About ASL Aviation
ASL Aviation Holdings, a global aviation services company with
airlines based in Europe,
South Africa and Asia, is a world leader in ACMI airline
operations serving major cargo and passenger airlines.
Headquartered in Dublin, Ireland,
ASL's six airlines include ASL Airlines Ireland, ASL Airlines
Belgium, ASL Airlines France and ASL Airlines United Kingdom in
Europe. ASL also have joint
venture and associate airlines FlySafair in South Africa and K-Mile Asia in Thailand. The group also includes several
leasing entities. Learn more at
http://www.aslaviationholdings.com/
About Boeing
As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops,
manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products
and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a
top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global
supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and
community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating
for the future and living the company's core values of safety,
quality and integrity. Learn more at www.boeing.com.
Contact
Charles Kauffman
BGS Communications
1+206-321-8658
Charles.w.kauffman2@boeing.com
Andrew Kelly
akelly@aslaviationholdings.com
+353 85 711 7711
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