PARIS (Reuters) – Dubai’s Emirates, one of many world’s largest cargo carriers, is increasing its fleet of Boeing (NYSE:) 777F freighters because it plans for sharp development in cargo visitors, trade sources stated.

The order for extra of the current-generation freighters emerged amid tensions between Emirates and Boeing over separate delays however pre-dated Boeing’s announcement on Friday that its future 777X jetliner sequence would slip by one other yr to 2026.

In September, Boeing reported orders from unnamed patrons for 11 777F freighters, however didn’t provide particulars. The sources stated a part of the full included a recent order for the 777F from Emirates. The airline and Boeing each declined remark.