AeroLogic, the joint venture between Lufthansa Cargo and DHL Express, will add a new Boeing 777 Freighter to its fleet in January 2019.

The jet will be leased from Boeing by Lufthansa Cargo and is expected to receive the registration D-AALK, joining a fleet of 10 other 777Fs based in Leipzig.

“With 11 Boeing 777Fs in the future, we will operate one of the world’s most modern and efficient freighter fleets,” said Wolfgang Raebiger, managing director of Aerologic GmbH. “This will strengthen our position as an attractive employer at the heart of Germany and ensure flexible additional capacity for our partners.”

DHL Express added two 777Fs to AeroLogic’s fleet towards the end of 2017 and has since been marketing their capacity exclusively. The cargo capacity of the eight other aircraft is mainly used by DHL Express during the week and by Lufthansa Cargo on weekends.

“We are delighted to be in a position to add a brand-new freighter at AeroLogic as well next year,” said Peter Gerber, CEO and chairman of the executive board at Lufthansa Cargo. “Together with the two new aircraft for the Lufthansa Cargo fleet, this important investment also underscores our long association with our Frankfurt and Leipzig Airport bases.”