Emirates has placed a firm order of five Boeing 777 Freighters valued at over $1.7bn to meet its near and long-term domestic as well as international cargo demands. Emirates, all-Boeing dedicated freighter fleet has 11 B777 Freighters, operated by Emirates SkyCargo.
HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, said: "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."
Emirates announced a $1 billion investment to expand its air cargo capacity, including two new 777 Freighters that joined Emirates' fleet in 2022, at the Dubai Air Show last year.
Stan Deal, president, and chief executive officer of Boeing Commercial Airplanes said: “We value the trust that Emirates has repeatedly placed in its all-Boeing freighter fleet. 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."
Emirates was a launch customer for the B777 Freighter and is currently the world's largest operator of the 777-family aircraft, with nearly 150 of the airplane type in its fleet.