SAN FRANCISCO, July 22 (Xinhua) -- DHL Express will add four 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighters (BCF) as part of the logistics company's efforts to continue modernizing and growing its fleet, according to a statement released by Boeing on Wednesday.
This step is part of DHL's effort to modernize its long-haul intercontinental fleet in order to fly more eco-friendly and cost-efficiently. The aircraft are converted from passenger to freighter configuration by Boeing to fit the needs of DHL Express and meet the rising global demand for express services, the statement said.
"We are excited to introduce additional Boeing 767 freighters to the DHL Express air network," said Geoff Kehr, senior vice president, Global Air Fleet Management, DHL Express. "We have operated the 767-300F model across our global fleet for many years and look forward to continuing investing in the platform by adding more 767-300BCFs ... This brings us closer to our Strategy 2025 goals and ensures we deliver the best quality service possible to our customers."
According to Boeing, the Boeing 767 freighter family, as the world's most efficient medium wide-body twin-engine freighter, boasts the lowest direct operating costs, best payload-to-weight ratio and allows airlines to develop new opportunities in the long-haul, regional and feeder markets.
The 767-300BCF has virtually the same cargo capability as the 767-300F production freighter with approximately 50 tonnes structural payload at a range of approximately 3,000 nautical miles (5,556 kilometers) and 412,000 pounds (186,880 kilograms) maximum takeoff weight.
"We are delighted DHL has selected Boeing platforms to optimize their operations," said Ihssane Mounir, Boeing's senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing. "We are committed to delivering the freighter capacity that DHL needs to succeed." Enditem
