Dubai Airshow: Emirates commits to 30 787-9s

Emirates has finalised a purchase agreement with Boeing for 30 787-9s, in a deal signed at the Dubai Airshow. The airline had originally picked the larger 787-10 but officially selected the 787-9 to complement the 777. As part of the agreement, Emirates will update its order book by converting 30 777s into 787-9s, remaining the […]

Boeing and UPS to convert three 767s into freighters

Boeing and UPS are to convert three 767 passenger aircraft into Boeing Converted Freighters in a deal signed at the 2017 Paris Air Show. The aircraft manufacturer predicts 400 widebody conversions will be needed over the next two decades, with strong demand for 767 freighter conversions due to a rise in e-commerce and the express […]

Boeing launches 737-800BCF Next Generation

Boeing has launched its 737-800 Next Generation Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF), with the first deliveries expected in the fourth quarter of 2017. The manufacturer has 30 firm orders and 25 commitments for the 737-800BCF. It has secured firm orders from YTO Airlines has ordered 10 with commitments for an additional 10. China Postal Airlines has […]