Boeing has chosen Evergreen Aviation Technologies Corp. to carry out passenger-to-freighter conversions for the 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighter programme.

The first airplane to be converted at the EGAT facility in Taipei will be redelivered in 2018.

“We look forward to continuing to build on our strong relationship with Boeing through our partnership on the 767-300BCF program,” said Michael Chang, chairman of EGAT. “Airline customers who order Boeing’s 767-300BCF will benefit from the outstanding, high-quality products engineered by Boeing, as well as an on-time conversion performed at an award-winning facility in EGAT.”

Boeing has so far received orders for 27 767-300BCFs, which have 24 main-deck pallet positions each and are capable of carrying approximately 52 tonnes of cargo. The 767-300BCF has range of about 5,930km.

“The customer demand we’ve received for Boeing Converted Freighters is a testament to the quality and value of our products,” said Mike Fleming, vice president of fleet services at Boeing Commercial Aviation Services. “Boeing-managed conversions provide dependability, reliability and operational efficiency advantages that will help our customers adapt and succeed in the evolving air cargo marketplace.”

EGAT has already carried out air frame conversions such as the Boeing Dreamlifter, a modified 747 used to transport 787 components, and a 747-400 Propulsion Test Platform for GE Aviation in 2014, according to Boeing.