Boeing announced last week that the initial delivery of its widebody passenger jet has been rescheduled to 2026, which is nearly six years later than the original timeline for the 777X to be delivered to customers.

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,

Emirates, the world’s largest international airline and a major buyer of Boeing Co. widebody aircraft, said it will have “serious conversations” with the US planemaker in coming months following an announcement that the 777X model will be delayed yet again.

With the delay in 777X model, Emirates has been compelled to implement a costly retrofit program to extend the service life of its existing jets.

Moreover, Boeing reported in September orders for 11 777F freighters from unidentified customers. Though Emirates was among the patrons, both Boeing and the airline abstained from commenting on the development. Moreover, the bump in its cargo fleet emphasizes Emirates' approach to profit on growing worldwide freight demand.

"On the 777X program, the challenges we have faced in development, as well as from the flight test pause and ongoing work stoppage, will delay our

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.

Emirates is in talks with Airbus and Boeing for a new order and is weighing the freighter versions of the A350 and 777X as it plans to triple its cargo fleet by 2030. The airline expects to make a decision within weeks amid a capacity shortage due to late aircraft deliveries and strong demand for air cargo services,