(22 July 2022, 10:48 +07)
Cargolux, one of Europe's largest all-cargo
airlines, has selected the Boeing 777-8 Freighter to replace its
ageing 747-400 fleet.
With nearly identical payload and range
capabilities as the 747-400 Freighter, the 777-8 Freighter will
provide 30% better fuel efficiency and emissions and 25% better
operating costs per tonne.
"With the 777-8 Freighter being the preferred
solution to replace our 747-400s, Cargolux is looking forward to
continuing its ongoing relationship with Boeing," said Richard
Forson, President and CEO of Cargolux.
Cargolux B777-8F
Boeing launched the 777-8 Freighter in January and
has booked more than 50 orders for the model, thus far.
Based in Luxembourg, Cargolux is the largest operator of Boeing
widebody freighters in Europe with a combined total fleet of 30
747-400 and 747-8 Freighters.
Boeing and Cargolux's partnership
has spanned almost 50 years, commencing in 1973 when it received its first
Douglas DC-8 Freighter before entering the jet age in 1977 with
the delivery of its first 747, a 747-200 Freighter called 'City of
Luxembourg'.
"With the selection of our newest freighter as
their preferred solution, Cargolux continues its long and enduring
history with Boeing, integrating the 777-8F seamlessly into the
airline's all-747 cargo operations," said Stan Deal, president and
CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "With its investment in the
777-8 Freighter, Cargolux will operate the most advanced,
fuel-efficient, twin-engine freighter in the industry. The 777-8
Freighter significantly reduces CO2 emissions compared to previous
models with a reduced noise footprint, helping to advance
Cargolux's commitment to sustainable operations."
The
2022 Boeing Commercial Market Outlook projects
an 80% increase in the global freighter fleet through 2041,
including approximately 940 new widebody freighters such as the
new 777-8 Freighter.
First delivery of the 777-8 Freighter is
anticipated in 2027.
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