Western Global Airlines Purchases Two Boeing 777 Freighters.
Boeing and Western Global Airlines today announced a firm order for two 777 Freighters, the first new-production freighters for the all-Boeing cargo operator. The order was finalized in January 2022 and is currently listed as unidentified in Boeing’s order backlog. The agreement also includes an additional purchase option.
“Western Global is pleased to acquire new-build 777 Freighter aircraft. As the world’s fastest growing cargo airline, we have determined that augmenting our existing fleet with new 777 Freighters will enable us to best serve our customers while providing a clear path to our future fleet plans,” said Jim Neff, Western Global Airlines CEO & founder.
→ Boeing achieves record $2 billion from online sales in 2021.
Having flown to over 400 airports in 135 countries on six continents, Western Global Airlines currently owns and operates a fleet of 21 747-400 and MD-11 Freighters, providing contracted turn-key transport services around the globe for a variety of blue-chip logistics companies, e-commerce platforms, and US Department of Defense.
Boeing has forecast that the global freighter fleet will grow by 70% in the next 20 years, with freight carriers such as Western Global supporting a rapidly expanding global e-commerce business and evolving supply chains.
Related Topics
Airbus Delivers 67 Aircraft in April: 181 in First Four Months of the Year
Scoot Strengthens Growth Strategy with Order for 11 Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft
AirAsia Signs Historic Order for 150 Airbus A220 Jets
China Southern Airlines Seals Deal with Airbus for 137 A320neo Jets
Plataforma Informativa de Aviación Comercial con 13 años de trayectoria.