DHL EXPRESS (DHL) has ordered nine more 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF), representing their largest single 767-300BCF to date, reports the American Journal of Transportation.
The additional freighters will help expand DHL's long-haul intercontinental fleet.
'We are confident in the quality and OEM expertise that comes with Boeing's converted freighters,' said dhl Express vice president Geoff Kehr.
'The additional B767 freighters are part of our efforts to modernize DHL's long-haul intercontinental fleet in order to fly eco-friendlier and more cost-efficiently. Our goal is to enhance our well-connected global network whilst reducing carbon emissions and fuel consumption to benefit the environment, partners, and customers alike,' said Mr Kehr.
DHL has received seven of a batch of eight 767-300BCF, that have been leased to DHL partner airlines in the Middle East and Latin America to support its expanding regional networks.
Said Boeing senior vice president of commercial sales and marketing Ihssane Mounir: 'We are pleased that DHL continues to expand their 767-300BCF fleet to help meet the growing demands for their global logistics and cargo business.'
'The versatility of the 767-300BCF makes it the preferred medium widebody converted freighter for both the general and express cargo markets, ensuring DHL will have the capability, reliability, and efficiency they need to capture growth opportunities and maximize their air cargo operations,' said Mr Mounir.
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The additional freighters will help expand DHL's long-haul intercontinental fleet.
'We are confident in the quality and OEM expertise that comes with Boeing's converted freighters,' said dhl Express vice president Geoff Kehr.
'The additional B767 freighters are part of our efforts to modernize DHL's long-haul intercontinental fleet in order to fly eco-friendlier and more cost-efficiently. Our goal is to enhance our well-connected global network whilst reducing carbon emissions and fuel consumption to benefit the environment, partners, and customers alike,' said Mr Kehr.
DHL has received seven of a batch of eight 767-300BCF, that have been leased to DHL partner airlines in the Middle East and Latin America to support its expanding regional networks.
Said Boeing senior vice president of commercial sales and marketing Ihssane Mounir: 'We are pleased that DHL continues to expand their 767-300BCF fleet to help meet the growing demands for their global logistics and cargo business.'
'The versatility of the 767-300BCF makes it the preferred medium widebody converted freighter for both the general and express cargo markets, ensuring DHL will have the capability, reliability, and efficiency they need to capture growth opportunities and maximize their air cargo operations,' said Mr Mounir.
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