Four new freighters will join Saudia between October 2026 and May 2027Last updated: August 10, 2026 | 10:421 MIN READGN Archives Dubai: Dubai Aerospace Enterprise has signed a purchase and leaseback agreement with Saudia covering four new Boeing 777F aircraft, expanding the Saudi carrier’s cargo fleet over the coming months.The aircraft will be delivered between October 2026 and May 2027 under long-term lease agreements, DAE said on Monday.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.The deal will support Saudia’s expanding cargo operations and increase the aircraft available to serve markets across its international network.We are pleased to announce a purchase-leaseback agreement for four Boeing 777F aircraft with Saudia. This transaction reflects our continued commitment to supporting our airline customers with high-quality, in-demand aircraft.Firoz Tarapore, CEO of DAEFour aircraft to arrive by May 2027The Boeing 777F is a long-range widebody freighter used to transport cargo across international markets, combining high payload capacity with long-haul operating capability.Deliveries under the agreement will begin in October this year and continue through May 2027.“These aircraft will support the airline’s expanding cargo operations and enhance its ability to serve key markets across its global network. We look forward to working with Saudia and wish them continued success,” Tarapore said.DAE fleet crosses 1,000 aircraftDAE currently owns, manages and has commitments covering more than 1,000 aircraft across its portfolio.More than 250 of those aircraft are manufactured by Boeing, with the Dubai-based aviation services company planning further fleet expansion to meet market demand.Nivetha Dayanand is Assistant Business Editor at Gulf News, where she spends her days unpacking money, markets, aviation, and the big shifts shaping life in the Gulf. Before returning to Gulf News, she launched Finance Middle East, complete with a podcast and video series.