Emirates Adds A New Boeing 777 Variant
Emirates is moving forward with a significant fleet update, announcing the addition of a new variant of the Boeing 777, reinforcing its position as a world leader in long-haul, widebody operations.
Atlas Air has strengthened its global air cargo capabilities by taking delivery of a new Boeing 777F, intensifying the competition in the long-haul freighter sector at a time of sustained demand for dedicated cargo aircraft.
AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE: AER) has entered into a seven-year agreement with GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) to provide lease pool management services for the GE9X engine, further extending the companies’ long-standing partnership in engine leasing and support. The new collaboration will see AerCap manage critical aspects of the GE9X program as the next-generation powerplant prepares to enter service.
DHL, through its joint venture carrier AeroLogic, is preparing to take delivery of a new Boeing 777 Freighter directly from the manufacturer. The aircraft carries manufacturer serial number 68149 and will be registered in Germany as D-AERB. Equipped with a pair of General Electric GE90 engines, the freighter will enhance AeroLogic’s capacity on high-demand long-haul cargo routes.
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has successfully completed the first installation of a Trent 1000 engine on its Boeing 777-300ERSF freighter, marking a major milestone in the aircraft’s operational capabilities. This aircraft type, converted from passenger to cargo configuration for the first time globally by IAI, offers significantly increased cargo volume and an impressive payload capacity of 100 tonnes.
One Air, the UK-based cargo airline, is preparing to take delivery of a new Boeing 777 Freighter, marking a significant step in the carrier’s fleet expansion strategy. The aircraft, with manufacturer serial number (MSN) 68454, will carry the registration G-ONEG and is expected to enter active service shortly following final delivery procedures.
Saudia Group has entered into a 13-year maintenance agreement with Air France-KLM Group, under which Air France Industries (AFI) will provide comprehensive support for 86 GE90 engines powering Saudia’s Boeing 777 fleet. The agreement represents one of the largest long-term engine maintenance contracts involving the GE90, the world’s most powerful commercial jet engine.
MTU Aero Engines reported first-quarter 2025 revenues of US$2.3 billion and adjusted earnings of US$340.9 million, driven by robust performance in both the original equipment manufacturing (OEM) and maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) segments.
AFI KLM E&M, the maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) arm of the Air France–KLM Group, has signed a comprehensive extended maintenance agreement with CMA CGM AIR CARGO, both based in France, covering the GE90 engines that power the latter’s long-haul freighter fleet.