DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE:BA] and Emirates at this time introduced the Middle East service is additional increasing its all-Boeing devoted freighter fleet with an order for 5 777 Freighters, valued at greater than $1.7 billion at record costs.
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, mentioned: “Emirates is investing in new freighters so that we can continue to serve customer demand with the latest fuel-efficient aircraft. This order reflects Emirates’ confidence in air freight demand and overall aviation sector growth. It lays the ground for our continued growth, which is driven by the reach of our diverse global network, the advanced handling infrastructure at our Dubai hub, and the tailored transport solutions that Emirates has developed to serve our varied customers’ needs.”
The airplanes might be operated by Emirates SkyCargo, including to its fleet of 11 777 Freighters. At final November’s Dubai Airshow, Emirates introduced a $1 billion funding to develop its air cargo capability, together with two new 777 Freighters that joined Emirates’ fleet this 12 months.
Emirates was a launch buyer for the 777 Freighter and is at the moment the world’s largest operator of the 777 household, with practically 150 of the airplane sort in its fleet. Boeing’s best-selling freighter, the 777F is the world’s largest, longest-range and most succesful twin-engine freighter flying at this time, with 17% decrease gasoline use and CO2 emissions in comparison with prior airplanes.
“We value the trust that Emirates has repeatedly placed in its all-Boeing freighter fleet,” mentioned Stan Deal, president and chief government officer Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “The expansion of Emirates’ fleet with these additional fuel-efficient 777 Freighters will enable the airline to support its growing cargo market demand, transporting goods rapidly and efficiently from origin to destination in the Middle East and around the world.”
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