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DHL Express signs China aircraft deal

[ July 15, 2024   //   ]

DHL Express has signed a Letter of Intent for an operating agreement for two DHL B777 freighters with Central Airlines, its first with a local Chinese cargo airline. The two aircraft will be delivered for operations by the carrier and will carry a dual DHL and Central Airlines livery. The B777 is the world’s largest, longest range twin-engine freighter.

DHL Express China chief executive, Dongming Wu, said: “The partnership with Central Airlines will further strengthen our capacity on intercontinental cargo routes from China while providing more convenience and higher efficiency for Chinese enterprises to expand their businesses globally.”

Chairman of Central Airlines, Annie Hou, added: “The partnership fits well with our current B777 freighter operations planning. With the two additional B777s, we will provide stronger capacity to support DHL Express and contribute to the development of cross border e-commerce and promoting China’s supply chain and Chinese firms going abroad.”

Central Airlines operates more than 10 B737F and B777F freighters on over 40 domestic and international cargo routes.

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