Logistics services provider adds to growing fleet by adding four B767-300Fs
DHL Express and Boeing recently jointly announced today that the global logistics brand will add four 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) as part of the logistics company’s efforts to continue modernizing and growing its fleet with cost-efficient and reliable freighters.
This is part of DHL’s effort to modernize its long-haul intercontinental fleet with more eco-friendly and cost-efficient aircraft. The aircraft are converted from passenger to freighter configuration by Boeing to fit the needs of DHL Express and meet the rising global demand for express services.
“With a burgeoning e-commerce sector and the continued lack of belly space in passenger aircraft, there could not be a more opportune time to add these freighters to the DHL Express air network,” affirmed Sean Wall, Executive Vice President, Network Operations & Aviation, DHL Express Asia Pacific.
“We are delighted that they choose Boeing platforms to optimize their operations. Boeing has received 51 orders and commitments for the 767-300BCF to date,” asserted Ihssane Mounir, Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing, The Boeing Company.
The world’s most efficient medium wide-body twin-engine freighter, the 767 Freighter Family, boasts the lowest direct operating costs, best payload to weight ratio and allows airlines to develop new opportunities in the long-haul, regional, and feeder markets, the plane manufacturer said in a joint press communiqué.
As part of its Strategy 2025, DHL Express has continued to invest in and employ innovative solutions and technologies to meet the growing demands of cross-border e-commerce trade and intercontinental delivery expertise, the press communication concluded.
