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 Cargo Fleet
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.