{"id":50699,"date":"2023-11-09T18:51:55","date_gmt":"2023-11-09T13:21:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/?p=50699"},"modified":"2023-11-14T12:23:06","modified_gmt":"2023-11-14T06:53:06","slug":"emirates-planning-widebody-order-either-a350f-777-8fs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/aviationa2z.com\/index.php\/2023\/11\/09\/emirates-planning-widebody-order-either-a350f-777-8fs\/","title":{"rendered":"Emirates Planning New Widebody Order for Either A350F or 777-8Fs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

DUBAI-<\/strong> The flag carrier of UAE, Emirates (EK)<\/a>, intends to make an order for the next-generation widebody freighters, potentially opting for either Airbus A350Fs<\/a> or Boeing 777-8Fs<\/a>, in the coming four years, as revealed by Senior Vice-President (Emirates SkyCargo) <\/a>Nabil Sultan in conversation with Bloomberg<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Concurrently, the airline views its extensive fleet of Boeing 777-300(ER) as valuable candidates for Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Emirates Eyes Widebody Freighter Order<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

“We have a lot of opportunities to convert a lot of these aircraft,” he remarked. “By 2027, we will assess whether we need a different mix than what we already possess.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emirates has standing orders for both new-generation types, intending to acquire fifty A350-900s and 115 B777-9s in passenger configuration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Etihad Airways (EY) <\/a>has committed to seven A350Fs among its regional competitors. At the same time, Qatar Airways (QR)<\/a> has a firm order for thirty-four B777-8Fs, as indicated by the ch-aviation fleets advanced module.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Current Fleet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Presently, the airline operates eleven Boeing 777-200Fs, with an additional five on order scheduled for delivery between 2024 and 2025.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It also engages in wet-leasing arrangements, including one 747-400(BCF), one 747-400(BDSF), and one 747-400FSCD from Moldova’s Aerotranscargo, along with another 747-400FSCD from Kalitta Air. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Notably, Emirates expanded its commitment to conversions with Israel Aerospace Industries last year, aiming for the conversion of ten 777-300ERs, though the process has not commenced for any as of yet. The airline’s passenger 777-300ER fleet comprises a total of 123 units.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sultan emphasized that despite the recent decline in cargo rates, they still remained 20% higher <\/strong>than the pre-pandemic levels. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Furthermore, Emirates SkyCargo anticipates a period of steady growth as the decreases have reached their nadir.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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