N314BR

This airframe, registration N314BR, is a Boeing-built freighter completed in 2010 with manufacturer serial number 30146. The airframe is a passenger-to-freighter conversion listed as a Boeing 737-8U3(SF) (a 737-800 converted freighter) and is owned by BlackRock Investment Management, a corporate owner based in the United States. The aircraft carries a US registration and is recorded in contemporary fleet lists with an estimated market valuation of $14,350,000. Acquisition by BlackRock Investment Management represents the primary documented change in ownership for this specific airframe.

The airframe is configured as a main-deck freighter (P2F) with a dedicated cargo handling system and palletized ULD capability, reflecting its conversion from passenger service to a freight role. Typical mission profiles for this configuration emphasize short- to medium-range feeder and express cargo routes consistent with the listed range of 2,025 nm and a cruise speed around 440 kts. Avionics and specific operator fitments are not published for this airframe, but the P2F main-deck layout places priority on simplified cargo loading, wear-resistant flooring and routine structural inspections associated with freight operations. Based in the United States under US registry and corporate ownership, maintenance considerations include the common heavy checks and structural modifications tied to passenger-to-freighter conversions and the CFM56-7B engine maintenance program.

The 737-800 converted freighter occupies a key performance niche for operators needing single-aisle, main-deck pallet capability on short and medium sectors, balancing payload and airport accessibility. Competing models in the feeder freighter segment include other narrowbody conversions and newer factory freighter designs, but the 737-800SF remains widely used for its proven airframe and available aftermarket support. Buyer and charter demand for such airframes is driven by reliability, fleet commonality and the remaining structural life of the specific serial, factors that directly influence the listed valuation of $14,350,000 and typical resale considerations.