Boeing 737-800BCF

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Team Global Express Boeing 737-800BCF on final approach, sporting its distinctive green tail livery.

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Aircraft

Airline

Team Global Express

Manufacturer

Boeing

Gear

FUJIFILM X-S10 XC 50-230mm F4.5-6.7 OIS II

Achievements

Cargo King, Rare Bird, Winglet Watcher, Boeing Beginner, Narrowbody Ninja

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Photo grade

Silver

Score: 85.0

Crisp focus with sharp livery and gear, great upward angle—slightly centered but vibrant blue sky sets it off well.

Location

Runway 23 ALS

Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport · WSI/YSWS

-33.8719, 150.7360

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Western Sydney International (Nancy-Bird Walton) Airport WSI

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Aviation History

The 737-800BCF is a converted freighter version of the widely popular 737-800, providing airlines and logistics companies with a reliable narrow-body twinjet for cargo operations. Team Global Express is an Australian logistics provider.

Fleet Rarity

Still relatively uncommon, with a growing but limited number of 737-800BCF conversions worldwide (~100 as of 2024). Team Global Express BCF fleet remains small.

Record Flights

No unique record flights, but part of the increasing trend in 737NG cargo conversions post-pandemic.

Safety & Events

Model itself has had standard operational incidents, but BCF conversion fleet is relatively new and hasn\'t had major headline events.

Future Outlook

Active and expected to continue in cargo service for coming years, with demand strong for converted narrow-body freighters.

Specifications

CFM International CFM56-7B

Engine

35.8 m

Wingspan

39.5 m

Length

3,645 km

Range

842 km/h

Speed

Up to 23,900 kg cargo

Capacity

79,015 kg

MTOW

12.5 m

Height

121.4 kN (27,300 lbf) per engine

Thrust

ICAO Chapter 4 compliant (~85-90 dB at takeoff at source)

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