DHL Express And Singapore Airlines Extend Boeing 777 Freighter Partnership | aviationbizz.com
DHL Express and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have renewed their crew and maintenance agreement for five Boeing 777 freighters based at Singapore Changi Airport.
Under the agreement, SIA pilots will continue to operate the five freighters, while SIA engineers will oversee their maintenance. These five freighters support DHL’s intercontinental air network, connecting its South Asia Hub in Singapore with key destinations in the United States.
Mr Travis Cobb, Executive Vice President for Network Operations and Aviation, DHL Express, said, “The renewal of this agreement underlines our commitment to building and investing in the network capacity that keeps global trade moving. These five Boeing 777 freighters have become an integral part of our intercontinental operations, helping our customers move time-definite shipments with speed and reliability. Singapore remains one of the world’s leading air logistics hubs, and together with Singapore Airlines’ proven operational expertise, gives us the strong foundation for enabling international trade and connecting businesses to global markets.”
Mr Lee Lik Hsin, Chief Commercial Officer, Singapore Airlines, said, “The renewal of our agreement with DHL Express reflects the strength and continuity of our partnership, which has supported the movement of express air freight between the Asia-Pacific region and key global markets via Singapore since 2022. This partnership leverages SIA’s operational expertise and DHL Express’ global logistics network to reinforce Singapore’s role as a leading air freight hub, particularly in the e-commerce segment.”
The five Boeing 777 freighters, which entered service progressively from 2022, provide reliable air capacity needed to support time-sensitive cross-border trade. Each aircraft can carry up to 102 tonnes of cargo and is among the world’s largest, longest range, and most capable twin-engine freighters.
With Singapore as the home base for the dual-liveried Boeing 777 freighters, the partnership deepens DHL’s global aviation capabilities while anchoring more long‑haul cargo capacity at Changi. It reflects both companies’ confidence in the long-term growth of international trade and the central role of reliable air connectivity in supporting global supply chains.
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