DHL and Central Airlines ink Letter of Intent to form new partnership

DHL Express has signed a Letter of Intent to enter into an Operating Agreement with Central Airlines to deploy two DHL B777 freighters. This will be the first time DHL Express will do so with a local Chinese cargo airline.

“The signing of the Letter of Intent is an important milestone for both parties in establishing a partnership and is another important step for DHL Express to deliver its commitment to long-term development in China, and to seek and deepen its cooperation with Chinese companies. The partnership with Central Airlines will further strengthen our capacity on intercontinental cargo routes from China while providing more convenience and higher efficiency for Chinese enterprises to expand their businesses globally”, said Dongming Wu, CEO of China at DHL Express.

The two DHL B777 freighters to be delivered for operations by Central Airlines will sport a dual DHL and Central Airlines livery. The B777 is the world’s largest, longest range, and most capable twin-engine freighter, reducing CO2 emissions by 18 percent compared to the legacy B747-400s.

“We are very pleased to establish a partnership with DHL Express and are full of expectations and confidence in the prospects of cooperation between the two sides. The partnership fits well with our current B777 freighter operations planning. With the two additional B777s, we will provide stronger capacity to support DHL Express and contribute to the development of cross-border e-commerce and promoting China’s supply chain and Chinese firms going abroad,” Annie Hou Chairman of Central Airlines said.