The B737-800BDSF, the second B737 New Generation converted freighter developed by IAI following the B737-700BDSF, serves as the ideal successor to the Classic B737-400. It provides high operational value with advanced avionics, better performance, reduced fuel burn, and lower maintenance costs.
OVERVIEW
IAI’s Aviation Group has vast experience converting narrow-body aircraft from passenger to cargo configuration. The Group has developed and owns STCs (Supplemental Type Certificates) from leading aviation authorities, including CAAI, FAA, EASA, and others, for the B737-300/-400/-700BDSF/-800BDSF, ensuring high-quality and fully certified conversion solutions.
Extensive Conversion Expertise
With more than 300 converted aircraft delivered—including B737-300/-400/-700/-800BDSF, B747-100/-200/-400, B757, MD-11, and B767-200/-300-IAI’s Aviation Group offers a best-designed, reliable, and cost-effective product that meets the diverse needs of global cargo operators.
Proven Operational Reliability
IAI’s converted aircraft have accumulated over 2.5 million flight hours with no ADs, demonstrating exceptional reliability, superior engineering, and long-term performance in operational service.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Unlimited slots at IAI and at remote site
- Extensive production capability
- Engineering team with OEM aircraft design capability
- High flexibility in performing maintenance work and avionic upgrades during the conversion time frame
- Variety of loading configurations
- Top quality product with highest possible payload
- 3D design with CATIA V5 and NASTRAN/PATRAN
- Life extension and Aging programs
- Highly experienced MRO center
- Dedicated, long-term customer Support
- Quick response and creative solutions for aircraft
- Aircraft conversions development tools and processes
- Engineering design environment and infrastructure
- Competitive prices
Values & Benefits
Technical Details
- Weights and Volumes
- MTW 174,700 lb
- MTOW 174,200 lb
- MZFW 138,300 lb
- MLW 146,300 lb
- Payload* 53,000 lb
- Fuel Capacity 6,875 USG
- Main Deck Cargo Volume 4,999 ft3
- Lower Decks Bulk Volume 1,543 ft3
