DHL Express orders 14 Boeing 777 Freighters
DHL Express has announced an order for 14 Boeing 777 Freighters, which also includes options and purchase rights for 7 additional aircraft.
The delivery of the first four planes is expected to be completed in 2019.
In a statement issued today (16 July), Ken Allen, CEO, DHL Express, said: “The acquisition of the 14 Boeing airplanes reflects a gradual replacement of our older intercontinental fleet.
“As the most fuel-efficient, most reliable freighter type with the best long-haul range, these aircraft will contribute to our emissions reduction targets and allow us to serve even more markets with non-stop flights.
“DHL was an early adopter of this type of aircraft for the logistics industry and took delivery of the 3rd B777F produced by Boeing in 2009. With extensive experience operating this freighter type, it has proven to be superior in all aspects of operation making it a logical choice.”
Boeing’s 777 Freighters are capable of flying 4,900 nautical miles (9,070 kilometers) with a cargo load of 102 tons.
The DHL statement added that “in the past [it] has chiefly been leasing aircraft to operate its global network on the routes, [so] the purchase of fully owned freighter aircraft will improve the cost position of the DHL Express division going forward”.
