LUXEMBOURG Airport-headquartered cargo airline, Cargolux, has finalised an order of 10 Boeing B777-8F freighters and six options as it looks to replace its older four-engined aircraft, reports London's Air Cargo News.
The all-cargo airline initially indicated its intention to place an order for Boeing's latest freighter aircraft at the Farnborough Airshow to replace its aging B747-400F aircraft.
cargolux chief executive Richard Forson said: 'The agreement we signed today will consolidate Cargolux's position as a global leader of airfreight services.
'Replacing our aging fleet of 747-400 freighters with the latest technology and fuel-efficient 777-8 freighter model will contribute to our long-term sustainability programme while continuing to offer our customers the tailored service they expect.'
The airline operates 16 B747-400Fs as well as 14 B747-8Fs.
Stan Deal, president and chief executive of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, said: 'With its purchase of our newest freighter, Cargolux has invested in a sustainable future as the 777-8 freighter will significantly reduce CO2 emissions compared to the airplanes it is replacing.
Equally important, the 777-8 freighter operates with a noise footprint up to 60 per cent smaller than its predecessors, significantly minimizing noise emissions around airport communities.'
The order was previously listed as unidentified on Boeing's orders & deliveries website, and the deal was signed at Cargolux's headquarters in Luxemburg.
Boeing launched the new 777-8 freighter in January 2022 and has now booked more than 50 orders for the model.
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The all-cargo airline initially indicated its intention to place an order for Boeing's latest freighter aircraft at the Farnborough Airshow to replace its aging B747-400F aircraft.
cargolux chief executive Richard Forson said: 'The agreement we signed today will consolidate Cargolux's position as a global leader of airfreight services.
'Replacing our aging fleet of 747-400 freighters with the latest technology and fuel-efficient 777-8 freighter model will contribute to our long-term sustainability programme while continuing to offer our customers the tailored service they expect.'
The airline operates 16 B747-400Fs as well as 14 B747-8Fs.
Stan Deal, president and chief executive of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, said: 'With its purchase of our newest freighter, Cargolux has invested in a sustainable future as the 777-8 freighter will significantly reduce CO2 emissions compared to the airplanes it is replacing.
Equally important, the 777-8 freighter operates with a noise footprint up to 60 per cent smaller than its predecessors, significantly minimizing noise emissions around airport communities.'
The order was previously listed as unidentified on Boeing's orders & deliveries website, and the deal was signed at Cargolux's headquarters in Luxemburg.
Boeing launched the new 777-8 freighter in January 2022 and has now booked more than 50 orders for the model.
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