Boeing has shared details of two new aircraft orders from the freight arm of Emirates and aircraft lessor Aviation Capital Group (ACG), which includes the troubled MAX family.
The larger contract is a recently finalised booking for 35 737 MAX jets for ACG, consisting of 16 737-8 aircraft and 19 of the larger 737-10 model. The leasing company now has an order book of 82 MAX-family planes.
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Emirates SkyCargo, the freight carrier arm of the Dubai-based airline, has confirmed its order for five additional 777 Freighters, doubling the number of 777F planes it will receive. When delivered, Emirates SkyCargo will have a fleet of 17 Boeing jets, including 747s and converted passenger planes.
The company said the increased order was a reaction to “growing cargo demand.”
“Demand for our world-class product and services is growing exponentially, further amplified by Dubai’s Economic Agenda which aims to double foreign trade and reinforce the city’s position as a global trading hub. This investment in additional Boeing 777 capacity enables us to cater to customer demand and marks a step forward on our long-term strategic growth plan,” said Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, CEO of Emirates Group.
The 777F is Boeing’s most successful freighter ever: the company boasts 265 deliveries to date. The manufacturer claims to have either constructed or converted 90% of the air freight fleet globally.
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By GlobalDataMAX orders despite delays
ACG’s commitment to the 737 MAX family is clearly not affected by the ongoing safety construction concerns surrounding the Seattle-based manufacturer.
The FAA ruled against Boeing in a recent decision regarding scaling up production of the troubled aircraft model, and a week ago it warned customers that MAX-family deliveries would be pushed back by a further three-to-six months.
The promised efficiency gains and versatility of the aircraft were lauded by ACG’s CEO Thomas Baker.
“This firm order for additional 737 MAX aircraft enhances the strategic value of ACG’s order book, supports a key pillar of our growth strategy and reinforces our commitment to invest in modern and fuel-efficient aircraft technology. We look forward to supporting our airline customers throughout the world with these highly versatile and fuel-efficient aircraft,” he said.
Boeing’s senior vice president of sales and marketing Brad McMullen pointed to ACG’s repeated MAX orders.
“Today’s repeat order demonstrates market demand for the 737 MAX family of aeroplanes as ACG’s customers seek to operate flexible, fuel-efficient fleets. ACG has been a longstanding, valued partner on the 737 MAX program, and we look forward to working together to deliver the latest aeroplane technology to its airline customers.”
The 737-8 can carry up to 210 passengers based on configuration with a range of 3,500 nautical miles (6,480 km), while the 737-10, the largest 737 MAX model with the best per-seat economics of any single-aisle aeroplane, seats up to 230 passengers with a range of 3,100 nautical miles (5,740 km).
Both variants reduce fuel use and carbon emissions by 20% compared to the aeroplanes they replace, according to Boeing.
