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China Airlines Confirms Order for 14 Boeing 777X Jets, Including Four Freighters

Taiwan’s government-majority carrier has placed a firm order for 10 777-9 passenger aircraft and four 777-8 freighters, reinforcing its widebody fleet modernization with Boeing despite program delays. The 777X deal, first logged anonymously in March, marks China Airlines’ largest commitment to new widebodies in years.

2025-05-08T04:51:11.665663-07:00

Aviation Source

Qatar Airways Cargo Named Launch Customer for Five Mammoth Freighters 777-200LRMF

2025-05-04T15:25:55.550322-07:00

The Air Current

Boeing Halts X-66 Development, Shifts Focus to Thin-Wing Technology

2025-04-24T09:54:13.526866-07:00

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

British Airways Boeing 777 Emergency Landing in Boston after Bird Strike

2025-04-27T06:18:27.356600-07:00

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Breitflyte

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China Airlines Confirms Order for 14 Boeing 777X Jets, Including Four Freighters Taiwan’s government-majority carrier has placed a firm order for 10 777-9 passenger aircraft and four 777-8 freighters, reinforcing its widebody fleet modernization with Boeing despite program delays. The 777X deal, first logged anonymously in March, marks China Airlines’ largest commitment to new widebodies in years.

2025-05-08T04:51:11.665663-07:00

China Airlines Confirms Order for 14 Boeing 777X Jets, Including Four Freighters

Cargo Facts

Kansas Modification Center Nears First 777-300ER P2F Door Cut, Plans Thailand JV Kansas Modification Center is advancing its 777-300ER passenger-to-freighter conversion program with an imminent door-cut milestone and a 2026 target to expand capacity through a joint venture with Thai Airways in Thailand to serve the Asia-Pacific cargo market.

2025-05-06T16:11:06.642318-07:00

Kansas Modification Center Nears First 777-300ER P2F Door Cut, Plans Thailand JV

FreightWaves

FedEx Repurposes Boeing 777 Freighter for Heavy Cargo Network FedEx has converted one of its Boeing 777 freighters from parcel to heavy air cargo operations as part of its Tricolor efficiency strategy. The move leverages the 777’s range and payload to bolster long-haul prime cargo capacity without new aircraft orders.

2025-05-06T07:37:42.011549-07:00

FedEx Repurposes Boeing 777 Freighter for Heavy Cargo Network

stattimes.com

Emirates SkyCargo takes delivery of two Boeing 777Fs, expanding freighter fleet to 11 Emirates SkyCargo this week took delivery of two Boeing 777 freighters, lifting its owned 777F fleet to 11 aircraft. The carrier also maintains six wet-leased Boeing 747 freighters, reinforcing its strategy to meet surging demand in global air cargo markets.

2025-05-05T08:14:30.057818-07:00

Emirates SkyCargo takes delivery of two Boeing 777Fs, expanding freighter fleet to 11

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Qatar Airways Cargo Named Launch Customer for Five Mammoth Freighters 777-200LRMF Qatar Airways Cargo has been named launch customer for Mammoth Freighters’ Boeing 777-200LRMF, signing a deal for five novel conversions to augment its global freighter fleet. The pact underscores the carrier’s commitment to repurposed 777-200LRs and growing long-range cargo capacity.

2025-05-04T15:25:55.550322-07:00

Qatar Airways Cargo Named Launch Customer for Five Mammoth Freighters 777-200LRMF

Cargo Facts

Mammoth Freighters Flies First Converted 777-200LRMF Prototype for Qatar Airways Mammoth Freighters today executed the first post-conversion flight of its Boeing 777-200LRMF prototype, undertaken under a tripartite conversion and leasing agreement with Jetran and launch operator Qatar Airways. The Gulf carrier has agreed to take delivery of five 777-200LRMFs to augment its 28-aircraft fleet of 777 freighters.

2025-05-01T19:11:44.489957-07:00

Mammoth Freighters Flies First Converted 777-200LRMF Prototype for Qatar Airways

Aviation Week

Thai Airways Partners with Kansas Modification Center for 777 Freighter Conversion Thai Airways has joined forces with Kansas Modification Center to develop passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion capabilities for Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. This strategic move positions Thai Airways to expand its cargo operations, leveraging the growing demand for air freight services.

2025-04-28T04:56:50.950410-07:00

Thai Airways Partners with Kansas Modification Center for 777 Freighter Conversion

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ANA Pioneers AeroSHARK Fuel-Saving Technology in Asia with B777 Fleet All Nippon Airways becomes the first Asian carrier to adopt AeroSHARK riblet technology, enhancing fuel efficiency for both cargo and passenger Boeing 777 aircraft. This move underscores ANA's commitment to sustainability and innovation in aviation.

2025-04-28T03:43:53.276201-07:00

ANA Pioneers AeroSHARK Fuel-Saving Technology in Asia with B777 Fleet

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