DUBAI- Emirates SkyCargo (EK) expands its fleet with a $1 billion order for five Boeing 777 freighters. The new aircraft will arrive between 2025 and 2026, increasing Emirates’ total order book to 315 wide-body aircraft.
This expansion follows exceptional performance in Q1 of the 2024-25 financial year, with high load factors and tonnages surpassing 2019 figures.
Emirates Orders Five 777Fs
The additional freighters will boost main deck cargo capacity by 30%, allowing Emirates to meet growing demand in key markets. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates, cites Dubai’s Economic Agenda as a driving force behind the expansion. The city aims to double foreign trade and strengthen its position as a global trading hub.
Emirates plans to assess its future freighter fleet, considering all aircraft options to respond to market demands effectively. Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, expresses pride in Emirates SkyCargo’s continued trust in Boeing’s widebody family.
The airline will retire older freighters as new aircraft arrive, maintaining a young and efficient fleet. By the end of 2025, Emirates’ freighter fleet will include 17 aircraft, comprising the new Boeing 777Fs and converted 777-300ERs.
The cargo division will also utilize the passenger fleet, offering customers flexibility with a mix of 777s, 777-Fs, 747Fs, A350s, and A380s.
The decision to invest in Boeing 777 freighters highlights the aircraft’s reliability and efficiency in cargo operations. These planes offer long-range capabilities and significant payload capacity, enabling Emirates to serve diverse global markets effectively.
The choice of aircraft also reflects the ongoing partnership between Emirates and Boeing, reinforcing the manufacturer’s position in the cargo aviation sector.
Executive Remarks
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group stated that,
Demand for our world-class products and services is growing exponentially, further amplified by Dubai’s Economic Agenda which aims to double foreign trade and reinforce the city’s position as a global trading hub. This investment in additional Boeing 777 capacity enables us to cater to customer demand and marks a step forward in our long-term strategic growth plan.
The next phase of our strategy will include a full assessment of our future freighter fleet reviewing all aircraft options to ensure we are best equipped to respond to the evolving demands of the market and reaffirming our confidence in the role of airfreight and, more specifically, Emirates SkyCargo, in global trade.”
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum
Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes stated,
We are honored that Emirates SkyCargo, renowned for operational excellence and innovation, has once again selected the Boeing 777 Freighter to extend the reach of its global network. We deeply value Emirates’ trust in the Boeing widebody family and are committed to supporting their long-term strategic growth plan.”
Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes
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