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AIR CARGO

ANA converts orders for two of 20

Boeing 777-9 to B777-8 freighters

NA Holdings announced
Aan agreement with The
Boeing Company to convert two
orders for Boeing 777-9 aircraft
to Boeing 777-8F cargo aircraft,
as well as the completion of its
existing purchase agreement for
30 Boeing 737-8 aircraft.
"The announcement reflects
ANA Holding's plan to further ex-
pand its cargo business through
securing large freighters and
to replace the domestic fleet's ANA Holdings decided to con- meeting on July 11, 2022. The freighter that has the largest car-
smaller planes with more fuel- vert two of the 20 Boeing 777-9 aircraft will enter service in fiscal go capacity of any twin-engine
efficient aircraft that will serve aircraft announced on March 27, 2028 or later. aircraft, and has reduced CO2
as the foundation for future 2014, into Boeing 777-8F cargo The release notes, "The Boe- emissions and operational costs
growth," reads the release. aircraft at a board of directors ing 777-8F is a state-of-the-art that uses less fuel per tonne."

Emirates SkyCargo takes

delivery of new Boeing 777F

mirates SkyCargo received The brand new freighter, Cargolux selects
Eits latest Boeing 777F to A6-EFU, will keep the fleet total
increase fleet capacity. "The at 11 Boeing 777Fs after A6-EFG 777-8 freighter to replace
freight division of Emirates has returned to its lessor last week,
seen a significant increase in according to the statement. There 747-400 fleet
cargo loads across its products, are also plans to convert ten
including pharmaceuticals and passenger 777s into freighters, oeing and Cargolux as the 747-400 freighter, the
fresh produce. In 2021-22, annual bringing the cargo fleet to 21 by Bannounced that Europe's 777-8 freighter will provide 30
tonnage carried will exceed the end of 2026. largest all-cargo airline, Air percent better fuel efficiency
2.1 million, a 15% increase, with "The new freighter will help France, has chosen the 777-8 and emissions and 25 percent
perishables transport exceeding increase our capacity and boost freighter as its preferred better operating costs per
260,000 tonnes and both pharma our ability to deliver vital goods, replacement for its 747-400 tonne, the statement said.
and valuable goods growing and facilitate trade globally," says fleet. According to a Boeing "With its investment in the
by 17 percent "according to an Nabil Sultan, Divisional Senior Vice statement, the decision was 777-8 freighter, Cargolux will
official announcement. President Emirates SkyCargo. made at the Farnborough operate the most advanced,
International Airshow. fuel-efficient, twin-engine
"With the 777-8 freighter freighter in the industry.
being the preferred solu- The 777-8 freighter signifi-
tion to replace our 747-400s, cantly reduces CO2 emis-
Cargolux is looking forward sions compared to previous
to continuing its ongoing models with a reduced noise
relationship with Boeing," says footprint, helping to advance
Richard Forson, president and Cargolux's commitment to
CEO, Cargolux. sustainable operations," says
With nearly identical pay- Stan Deal, president and CEO,
load and range capabilities Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
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