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Logistics Ocean Shipping Giant MSC Orders Five Next-Gen 777-8 Freighters from Boeing
MSC Air Cargo, the airline subsidiary of Mediterranean Shipping Co., ordered five Boeing 777-8 freighter aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow. Separately, Embraer announced a firm order from Azorra for 20 E190 passenger-to-freighter conversions. The orders come as the industry faces a future shortage of large cargo jets due to retirements and production constraints.
Logistics China Southern Airlines Orders Boeing 777-8 Freighters in Landmark Deal After Trade Thaw
China Southern Airlines has placed an order with Boeing for seven freighter aircraft, including five of the new 777-8 model, marking the first known purchase of the 777-8 by a mainland China carrier. The deal, announced on the Shanghai Stock Exchange, comes after a period of trade tensions and signals a reopening of the Chinese market to Boeing products. The 777-8 offers 30% better fuel efficiency than the 747-400 and is expected to deliver in 2028.