Based on current list prices worth $4.7bn DHL orders 14 Boeing 777 Freighters with purchase rights for additional 7 freighters.
After this order DHL fleet of B777 will be double in size.
This order was announced at Farnborough International Airshow, is in response to increasing express demand & also to replace ageing aircrafts.
Ken Allen, chief executive, DHL Express, said: “The acquisition of the 14 Boeing airplanes reflects a gradual replacement of our older intercontinental fleet.
"As the most fuel-efficient, most reliable freighter type with the best long-haul range, these aircraft will contribute to our emissions reduction targets and allow us to serve even more markets with non-stop flights.
"DHL was an early adopter of this type of aircraft for the logistics industry and took delivery of the 3rd B777F produced by Boeing in 2009. With extensive experience operating this freighter type, it has proven to be superior in all aspects of operation making it a logical choice."
The 14 aircraft are capacity neutral, but operational wise offer "significant cost, efficiency and reliability benefits", DHL said.
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