Boeing has announced thatÿSaltchuk Aviationÿorders four more 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF). The deal includes three firm orders and one option for the efficient medium widebody freighter with the lowest operating costs per trip, and excellent payload and range capability.

"We continue to see long-term air cargo trends that support fleet growth in the markets served by our three air cargo brands, and are excited to expand our partnership with Boeing,? said Betsy Seaton, President and CEO of Saltchuk Aviation. ?Converting these 767-300ER will bring highly-reliable capacity to our network, and backed by Boeing?s OEM expertise, we expect these freighters to operate in our fleet for the next 15-20 years.

Saltchuk Aviation placed its first order with Boeing for four firm 767-300BCF in early 2021. The first 767-300BCF as part of the initial deal was delivered to the carrier earlier this month.ÿ Saltchuk Aviation?s carriers have operated 767 converted freighters in their respective fleets alongside 737 freighters since 2016.

?We are honored that Saltchuk Aviation has again selected the highly-versatile 767-300BCF as its freighter of choice to unlock global air cargo opportunities,? said Kate Schaefer, vice president of Boeing's commercial modifications, engineering & specialty products business. ?With our OEM advantage, we are committed to providing Saltchuk Aviation with the capacity it needs for growth now, and supporting their Boeing Converted Freighter fleet well into the future.