Emirates to add five Boeing 777 aircraft to fleet

Tuesday, 16 July 2024 10:56

By ARN News Staff

Five Boeing 777 aircraft will be added to the Emirates SkyCargo fleet between 2025 and 2026.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Seed al-Maktoum, President of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Dubai Airports, and Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline and Group, said the additions to the fleet are to match growing demand, facilitated by Dubai’s Economic Agenda D33, according to His Highness.

The D33 Agenda was launched on 4 January, 2023 with the objective of doubling the city’s economy over the next decade.

I am pleased to announce a new order of five Boeing 777 freighters to join Emirates SkyCargo fleet between 2025 and 2026, this will enable us to better cater to customer demand and marks a step forward in Emirates SkyCargo's long-term strategic growth plan.

Demand for our… pic.twitter.com/eDcdWOuett
— HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum (@HHAhmedBinSaeed) July 16, 2024

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