Singapore Airlines to continue operating 777Fs for DHL out of Changi

Singapore Airlines will continue to operate five 777 freighters out of Singapore Changi Airport for DHL Express after the companies renewed their existing agreement.

Under the renewed crew and maintenance agreement, Singapore Airlines pilots will continue to operate the dual-liveried 777Fs, while the airline’s engineers will oversee their maintenance.

The aircraft, which entered service progressively from 2022, connect DHL’s South Asia Hub at Changi with key destinations in the US.

They can each carry up to 102 tonnes of cargo and currently support demand for goods including time-definite express and e-commerce.

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.”

Lee Lik Hsin, chief commercial officer, Singapore Airlines, commented: “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.”

DHL Global Forwarding recently announced it would establish a dedicated healthcare logistics facility at Changi to strengthen its capabilities for handling high-value, time-sensitive and temperature-controlled healthcare and life sciences cargo.