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Boeing announced a request for UPS for eight 767 freighters plus. Incremental order will increase the fleet 767 Airline Freighter Parts 108 planes.
«Los 767 extras will help us continue to deliver what matters to UPS customers around the world. This is a very versatile aircraft that we operate in all regions of the world”, said the executive vice president and president of UPS in EE.. UU., Nando Cesarone. With these planes, our fleet will continue to be among the most modern in our industry, satisfying the needs of our customers and improving our efficiency, sustainability and reliability».
Air cargo continues to play a crucial role in world trade, from supporting supply chains to expanding e-commerce. The International Air Transport Association (THERE IT IS) has estimated that global air cargo revenues in 2021 were more than double the income in 2019 before the pandemic.
“This repeat order from UPS is a testament to the outstanding cargo capabilities of the UPS. 767 Freighter and further demonstrates Boeing's market leadership in the cargo segment.", said Ihssane Mounir, Senior Vice President, Commercial Sales and Marketing, Boeing. “UPS will operate more than 100 767 freighters with this order and will expand its fleet of Boeing and legacy Boeing aircraft to more than 260 planes. We are honored to play a significant role in UPS's efforts to operate a more sustainable and efficient fleet.. .»
UPS will start receiving these new aircraft in 2025, with a 767-300 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF) additional entering service at the end of 2023. This purchase is in addition to UPS's order of 19 B767 Freighters in December 2021.
Based on the airliner Boeing 767-300ER (Extended Range), the 767 Freighter transports up to 52,4 tons of commercial cargo with intercontinental reach, and acts as a flexible platform for long distance markets, regional and liaison. UPS was the launch customer for the 767 Freighter and 1995 and have purchased a total of 108 of the model. The airline currently operates 238 boeing freighters, including the 747, 757, 767 y MD-11.
According to the forecast of Boeing Commercial Market Outlook para 2022, carriers will require 2795 more dedicated freighters during the next 20 years, included 940 new widebody, 555 converted wide-body freighters and 1300 standard airframe conversions. The world cargo fleet will grow 3610 planes for 2041, in front of the 2250 current. Currently, the freighters of Boeing represent the 90 % of the world's cargo capacity and transport millions of tons of goods around the world.
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