Dubai (Etihad) During the second day of the Dubai Airshow, Emirates SkyCargo has signed an order for two new Boeing 777F aircraft to join its fleet in 2022, and to convert four Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft into cargo aircraft during 2023 and 2024, at a value of Total purchase and investment amounting to 3.67 billion dirhams.
His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airlines and Group, said: “Over the past two years, the critical importance of connecting the supply chain and the availability of air cargo capacity has emerged for global societies and economies. Emirates Airlines plays a major role in providing essential goods and products to customers and consumers globally through the capacity available on our aircraft fleet and the scope of our global network, and thanks to the advanced infrastructure in our center in Dubai. Today, we are pleased to announce an investment of 3.67 billion dirhams (one billion dollars) to provide more capacity, which confirms our commitment to support the requirements of our customers, and reflects our confidence in future growth and our position as one of the largest freight transport companies in the world.”
Enhance future capacity
Emirates SkyCargo currently operates a fleet of Boeing aircraft that includes 10 777 freighters, and also transports goods on 134 Boeing 777 passenger aircraft. The Boeing 777F freighter is an essential pillar of Emirates SkyCargo’s operations, as it operates regular flights and charter services to destinations across six continents. The aircraft also played an important role in the carrier’s response to the challenges of the pandemic, as it helped deliver vital goods and products across the world. The aircraft’s long range and high payload capabilities allow time and temperature sensitive cargo to be moved quickly and efficiently from origin to destination.
Certificate of Proficiency
Ihssan Mounir, Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing, Boeing, said: “We are honored that Emirates Airlines has once again confirmed its confidence in the 777 freighter, as the backbone of its global network. As the world’s largest operator of 777 passenger and freighter aircraft, the success of (Emirates Airlines) is a testament to the efficiency and impressive range of this model.” In addition to cargo aircraft, Emirates Airlines provides cargo capacity in the holds of passenger aircraft. In response to the increasing demand for the transportation of vital goods, such as personal protective equipment, medical supplies and foodstuffs in light of the general decline in global cargo capacity during the “Covid-19” pandemic, Emirates SkyCargo has taken the initiative to provide innovative solutions, including operating cargo flights only on Passenger aircraft, and the conversion of 16 Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft into “small cargo aircraft” by removing economy class seats to provide additional cargo space.
27800 trips
Emirates Air Cargo operated more than 27,800 flights on passenger aircraft and “small cargo aircraft” in one year as of March 2020, transporting more than 100,000 tons of basic goods and products, including medical supplies and foodstuffs on these flights. . As demand for air freight capacity continues to rise, the carrier continues to provide customers with a wide choice of transportation for their products. The carrier currently owns 16 small cargo planes.
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