Boeing and Emirates SkyCargo have announced an order for five additional Boeing 777 Freighters. This new order, finalized in September, was previously listed as unidentified on Boeing's Orders and Deliveries website. It brings Emirates' total order of Boeing widebody airplanes to 249, including 14 777 Freighters.
Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo division of the world's largest international airline, plans to expand its fleet to 21 777 Freighters in the coming years. This move nearly doubles its current fleet of 11 freighters as the carrier aims to increase capacity.
"We're investing in new freighter aircraft to meet surging demand and provide our customers around the world with even more flexibility, connectivity and options to leverage market opportunity," stated HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group. He added that demand for Emirates' air cargo services has been booming, highlighting Dubai's status as a global logistics hub.