DHL orders 9 aircraft B777-200LR to transport air cargo

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The first will be delivered in 2024, the rest will be completely delivered until 2027.
The 777-200LR will replace the old Boeing 747 aircraft. This is part of a focused plan to modernize the transcontinental fleet continental by DHL Express.

B777-200LR. Photo: DHL

DHL Express has ordered nine Mammoth Freighters-converted Boeing 777-200LR freighters from lessor Jetran.

The first cargo aircraft will be delivered in 2024, with the remaining aircraft to be supplied until early 2027. 

The 777-200LRs will replace DHL’s older Boeing 747 freighters as part of the sustainability-focused plan to modernize DHL Express’ long-haul intercontinental fleet.

DHL Express said ordering converted freighters with a shorter useful life provides an efficient bridge between current and new airframe technologies, such as those used with the new generation 777-8F and Airbus A350F widebody freighters.

“We are excited to welcome Mammoth-converted 777-200LRFs to the DHL Express family,” stated Robert Hyslop, executive vice president of global aviation at DHL Express.

“With the modernization of our intercontinental fleet, we can simultaneously enhance our proven ability to meet growing demand, improve our environmental footprint and deliver the best quality service to our customers.

“We are pleased to continue demonstrating to partners and customers alike how these advancements elevate our service and bring us closer to our Sustainability Roadmap goals.”

The Mammoth converted 777-200LR freighter has similar characteristics to the production freighter. With a payload capacity of 102 tons and a range of 9,200 km, the 777F has the largest capacity and range of all twin-engine freighter aircraft and is more reliable than older B747 planes, said DHL Express.

It is also more fuel-efficient and reduces CO2 emissions by 18% compared to legacy airplanes.