US cargo airline western Global Airlines has ordered two Boeing 777 freighters with an additional purchase option, reports London's Air Cargo News
Boeing's 777 twin-engine freighter has a range of 9,200 kilometres and can carry a maximum structural payload of 107 metric tonnes.
The capability and efficiency of the planes mean fewer stops and associated landing fees for cargo operators.
'Western Global is pleased to acquire new-build 777 Freighter aircraft. As the world's fastest-growing cargo airline, we have determined that augmenting our existing fleet with new 777 Freighters will enable us to best serve our customers while providing a clear path to our future fleet plans,' said Western Global Airlines CEO Jim Neff.
Florida-based Western Global Airlines currently owns and operates a fleet of 21 747-400 and MD-11 freighters.
Said Boeing senior vice president Ihssane Mounir: 'The addition of 777 Freighters will enable Western Global to continue its growth, providing increased capability and flexibility to its operations,'
'These new freighters will complement its existing all-Boeing fleet and we are committed to deepening the partnership between our companies, which has existed since Western Global's inception.'
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Boeing's 777 twin-engine freighter has a range of 9,200 kilometres and can carry a maximum structural payload of 107 metric tonnes.
The capability and efficiency of the planes mean fewer stops and associated landing fees for cargo operators.
'Western Global is pleased to acquire new-build 777 Freighter aircraft. As the world's fastest-growing cargo airline, we have determined that augmenting our existing fleet with new 777 Freighters will enable us to best serve our customers while providing a clear path to our future fleet plans,' said Western Global Airlines CEO Jim Neff.
Florida-based Western Global Airlines currently owns and operates a fleet of 21 747-400 and MD-11 freighters.
Said Boeing senior vice president Ihssane Mounir: 'The addition of 777 Freighters will enable Western Global to continue its growth, providing increased capability and flexibility to its operations,'
'These new freighters will complement its existing all-Boeing fleet and we are committed to deepening the partnership between our companies, which has existed since Western Global's inception.'
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