Emirates Airlines (EK) is under negotiations with both Airbus and Boeing for a significant new freighter order, evaluating the A350 and 777X cargo variants to expand its freight fleet from 11 to 35 aircraft by 2030.
Emirates A350F
Expanding Emirates’ main-deck capacity is anticipated to facilitate the accommodation of cargo for the incoming widebody passenger aircraft, as highlighted by Nadeem Sultan, Senior Vice President of Freighters and Cargo Planning, during an interview with Cargo Facts at the IATA World Cargo Symposium held in Hong Kong this month.
With an outstanding order of 65 Airbus A350-900 aircraft, Emirates has solidified its commitment to expanding its fleet.
The flag carrier of UAE, Emirates (EK), intends to make an order for the next-generation widebody freighters, potentially opting for either A350Fs or Boeing 777-8Fs