Dubai's Emirates has ordered five Boeing 777F freighters and will make a decision this year on a purchase of further Boeing or Airbus models for its fleet beyond 2028/29, the airline said on Monday.

Boeing has confirmed a new Emirates SkyCargo order for five more 777 Freighters after the airline placed an initial order for the aircraft earlier this year.

Dubai's Emirates, one of the world's largest cargo carriers, is expanding its fleet of Boeing 777F freighters as it plans for a sharp increase in cargo trade, industry sources said. The order for more of the current-generation freighters emerged amid tensions between Emirates and Boeing over separate delays,

DALLAS — Emirates (EK) is considering strengthening its fleet of Boeing 777F freighters as it anticipates a significant rise in global cargo demand. Industry insiders tell Reuters that the airline has placed new freighter orders.

F freighter planes amid an expected jump in cargo traffic, Reuters reported Wednesday, citing industry sources. The order for more of freighters emerged amid tensions between Dubai-based Emirates and Boeing (BA) over separate delays in plane deliveries.