Boeing and SCAT Airlines have announced an agreement to modify a 767-300ER into a Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF).
Announced at the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow, the agreement will enable SCAT Airlines to launch general and express cargo operations.
Why it matters:
- The Kazakh government is prioritizing the rapid growth of the air cargo sector.
- As many airlines are now increasing their freight services to major cities in the nation, Kazakhstan is a prime location for an air cargo network hub in the region.
- Demand for medium wide-body cargo airplanes in Central Asia continues to grow. As one of Kazakhstan’s leading airlines, SCAT will be well-positioned to make its entry into the freighter market with the 767-300BCF.
- By leveraging the range and payload of the 767-300BCF, the airline will address emerging demands for e-commerce and general freight traffic between Asia, the Middle East and Europe markets.
- SCAT Airlines will be the first air carrier to operate the 767-300BCF in Kazakhstan.
By the numbers:
- The 767-300BCF provides an efficient medium wide-body twin engine converted freighter capable of carrying up to 57 tonnes (125,663 pounds) and flying up to 3,345 nautical miles (6,190 kilometers).
- The 767-300BCF has capacity for 15,692 cubic feet (444.3 cubic meters) of total cargo volume. The main deck has 24 pallet positions providing 11,884 cubic feet (336.5 cubic meters), and the lower deck provides 3,378 cubic feet (95.7 cubic meter) in the lower hold, with an additional 430 cubic feet (12.2 cubic meters) in the bulk compartment.
What they’re saying:
“Launching cargo operations opens a strategic new chapter for SCAT Airlines and Kazakhstan’s aviation industry,” said Vladimir Denisov, President of SCAT Airlines. “With southern Kazakhstan’s hub potential, established partners in China, Türkiye and Europe, and Boeing performing the 767-300BCF conversion, this long-term program directly supports the task set by the President of Kazakhstan to establish the country as a leading Eurasian aviation hub.”
“We are excited to have this unique opportunity to support SCAT Airlines as they expand their operations and venture into the air cargo market,” said Lindsey Douglas, vice president of Cabin, Modifications, Maintenance & Digital Services for Boeing Global Services. “The 767-300BCF is a proven performer in the cargo industry, and we are confident it will continue to deliver value for many years to come.”
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