SCAT Airlines orders Kazakhstan’s first 767-300BCF
A Boeing 767-300ER will be converted into Kazakhstan’s first Boeing 767-300BCF, enabling SCAT Airlines to launch dedicated cargo operations across Asia, the Middle East and Europe.
Boeing and SCAT Airlines have signed an agreement to convert a Boeing 767-300ER into a Boeing Converted Freighter, marking the airline’s entry into dedicated cargo operations.
The agreement was announced at the Farnborough International Airshow, where the two companies said the converted aircraft would support SCAT Airlines’ plans to launch both general cargo and express freight services.
The addition of the 767-300BCF is expected to strengthen SCAT Airlines’ cargo capabilities and expand its presence in the regional and international air freight market.
Kazakhstan is accelerating efforts to develop its air cargo sector, positioning the country as a strategic hub for regional freight operations. With airlines expanding cargo services to major cities across the nation, demand for medium wide-body freighters in Central Asia is continuing to rise. As one of Kazakhstan’s leading carriers, SCAT Airlines is expected to be well placed to enter the freighter market through the operation of the Boeing 767-300BCF.
The aircraft’s range and payload capabilities will enable the airline to meet growing demand for e-commerce and general freight traffic connecting Asia, the Middle East, and Europe. SCAT Airlines will also become the first carrier in Kazakhstan to operate the 767-300BCF, marking a significant milestone for the country’s aviation cargo industry.
The Boeing 767-300BCF is an efficient medium wide-body twin-engine converted freighter capable of carrying up to 57 tonnes and flying up to 3,345 nautical miles. It offers a total cargo volume of 15,692 cubic feet, with the main deck accommodating 24 pallet positions and providing 11,884 cubic feet of capacity. The lower deck adds 3,378 cubic feet of cargo space, along with an additional 430 cubic feet in the bulk compartment.
Vladimir Denisov, President of SCAT Airlines, said, “With southern Kazakhstan’s hub potential, established partners in China, Turkey 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.”
Lindsey Douglas, vice president of Cabin, Modifications, Maintenance & Digital Services for Boeing Global Services, said, “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.”
