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Nearest DHL Express to choose A350F or B777F
By: Rafael Ramos
On: 11/3/2023
Airbus A300
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DHL is closer to deciding whether to choose the Airbus A350F or the Boeing 777-8F as its next-generation freighter. The choice of planes is part of the goal that the company has set for itself of using a 30% mixture of SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) by 2030 and zero emissions by 2050.
According to the company's senior president of global air fleet management, Malcolm Macbeth, the company will improve the efficiency of its aircraft fleet by 2025.
the company has a fleet of 30 A300-600F, five A330-200F, eight A330-300F, 23 Boeing 767-300F and five Boeing 777-200F. Additionally, there is a confirmed order for 7 B777-200Fs, with plans for a further 9 passenger-to-freighter conversions of the plane.
The company has a goal of zero emissions from all its operations, not just airline operations, by 2050. None of its major rivals have placed orders for the latest generation jets.
Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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