Boeing 737-800 ex-UR-PSX

With the introduction of next-generation narrow-body aircrafts with better performances, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, a large number of old narrow-body aircrafts are facing retirements. However, with the rapid development of e-commerce and logistics industries, the demand for cargo aircraft in the market is also increasing. In the competition of narrow-body freighters today, the Boeing 737-800BCF is undoubtedly the most popular option. It has a payload of over 23 tons or a cargo volume of over 185 cubic meters. The structural reinforcement also brings an additional lifespan of approximately 15-20 years. As a result, more airlines are choosing to convert their Boeing 737-800s into freighters rather than retiring them directly.

The Boeing 737-800 MSN34280 made its first flight on Oct 26, 2006, with the line number 2100. On Nov. 9 of the same year, it was delivered to GOL with the registration numb PR-GTI. On May 5, 2017, it was leased by Ukraine International Airlines as UR-PSX. On Feb 12, 2022, UR-PSX was ferried to Spain for storage upon lessor’s request due to the international situation and subsequently retired from active service. On Feb 3, 2023, this 17-year-old Boeing 737 was flown to PVG where it received the cargo conversion.

The conversion requires the installation of a 3.58-meter wide and 2.08-meter high door on the Portside of the forward fuselage. A section of fuselage skin, from the top to the belly, with a length of rough 8 meters, were removed during the conversion. This tag in your hand is made from the skin removed from UR-PSX.

This Boeing 737 is undoubtedly lucky, it was not abandoned after more than a decade of servicing, and countless takeoffs and landings. It even successfully evacuated before the war. We hope this tag has the fortune and fly with you towards the blue sky once again.