Emirates has confirmed that it has placed a firm order for five additional 777 freighters to be delivered from 2025 and 2026.
Together with its previous orders, Emirates now has 14 777Fs pending delivery from the American manufacturer from now until end 2026.
“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,” said Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, chairman and chief executive, Emirates Airline and Group. “Demand for Emirates’ air cargo services has been booming."
Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes commented: "We are proud to support Emirates SkyCargo’s growth as it relies on the performance and versatility of our 777 Freighter to further connect the world.”
The airline also said it “remains invested in converting ten passenger Boeing 777-3000ERs into freighters for further capacity and fleet growth.”
In addition, Emirates has signed a multi-year lease extension with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) for four 777Fs in its existing fleet.
Emirates SkyCargo expects to operate a fleet of 21 production-built Boeing 777 freighters, significantly expanding its current fleet of 11 units.