Boeing Inks $1.7 Billion Firm Order Deal With Emirates For 5 777 Freighter Aircraft
Emirates has placed a firm order for five Boeing 777 Freighter (777F) aircraft in a deal valued at more than $1.7 billion at list prices. Boeing is to deliver two units next year and three in 2025. The order brings Emirates total order book to 200 wide-body aircraft. The airline will operate the new 777F jets through its SkyCargo air cargo company, which already has 11 777Fs in its fleet, and will use them to meet near- and long-term cargo demand.
“Emirates is investing in new freighters so that we can continue to serve customer demand with the latest fuel-efficient aircraft,” says HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group. “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."
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Emirates was the launch customer for the 777F and is the world’s largest operator of 777 aircraft, with nearly 150 units. Boeing says the 777F is its best-selling freighter and the world's largest, longest-range, and most capable twin-engine freighter. Compared to prior airplanes, it says the 777F has 17% lower fuel use and carbon dioxide emissions.
The Boeing freighter lineup also includes 747-8F, 767-300F, and 777-8F models, plus 767-300BCF and 737-800BCF (Boeing Converted Freighter) variants. The 777F has a range of 4,970 nautical miles (9,204 kilometres), a gross structural payload of 107 tonnes (118 U.S. tons), and a net revenue payload of 102 t (112.4 U.S. t).
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Source: Boeing