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Boeing 777 Freighter Orders Fuel Long Haul Cargo Growth
Afcom Holdings Limited has signed a Letter of Intent with Boeing to acquire up to four 777-8F freighters, expanding its long haul cargo capacity beyond its current 737-800 fleet.
The potential order underscores steady interest in Boeing's wide body freighter platform from cargo operators seeking longer range routes and higher payload capability for international trade corridors.
The Afcom deployment is aimed at 10 to 12 hour cargo sectors, which will be analyzed within Boeing's broader investment narrative.
Boeing's commercial jet cycle and services face execution problems, but investors believe they can turn into durable cash generation.