FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom,
July 16, 2018 /PRNewswire/
-- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and DHL today announced that the leading
international express carrier has placed an order and commitment
for 14 Boeing 777 Freighters, and purchase rights for 7 additional
freighters.
The $4.7 billion order agreement,
at current list prices, was unveiled at the opening of the 2018
Farnborough International Airshow. A portion of the order was
previously unidentified on Boeing's Orders & Deliveries
website. When the full order is finalized, it will also appear on
the website.
"We are delighted to announce the acquisition of 14 new 777
Freighters as we renew part of our long-haul fleet with this
best-in-class fuel efficient freighter type that will make a
significant step towards DHL's zero emissions target by 2050," said
Charlie Dobbie, Executive President
of Global Network Operations & Aviation.
DHL was the first express operator in 2009 to introduce the 777
to perform long-haul time critical services. The aircraft type has
proven to be the most reliable large freighter connecting the major
markets across the globe, bolstering service quality for DHL's
express customers. The new order will double the size of DHL's
global 777 fleet, allowing more markets and customers to benefit
from the uniquely capable aircraft.
"The 777 Freighter is an airplane perfectly suited to DHL's
needs, offering an outstanding payload capability, with incredible
range to service its extensive intercontinental network and
unmatched reliability," said Boeing Commercial Airplanes President
& CEO Kevin McAllister.
Global air freight demand grew by nearly ten percent last year
with demand growth outpacing capacity growth by a factor of three.
Expanding cross-border e-commerce sales for instance will grow to
$4.48 trillion by 2021, which means a
growth of 19.2 per cent per year. DHL's investment in the 777
Freighters is a direct answer to the growing demand for global
express capacity.
As the largest twin-engine cargo airplane in the world, the
Boeing 777 Freighter is capable of flying 4,900 nautical miles
(9,070 kilometers) with a cargo load of 102 tons.
You can find the press release for download as well as further
information on dpdhl.com/pressreleases
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