Boeing converts its 737s into freighters

US aviation giant has orders, commitments for up to 55 aircraft

Demand for express air-delivery services is accelerating fast across China, according to officials at US aviation giant The Boeing Company, as they launched its 737-800 converted freighter program in Shanghai, with orders and commitments for up to 55 aircraft.

Rick Anderson, vice-president of sales and marketing at Boeing Commercial Aviation Services, said it already had seven confirmed customers, including five from China.