Boeing has secured its first order for the 777-8F freighter from a mainland Chinese carrier, China Southern Airlines Cargo, marking a historic breakthrough in the sector. The agreement covers five 777-8Fs and two 777Fs, with an option for three additional 777Fs, valued at US$3.618 billion for the firm aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled in batches between 2027 and 2034, with the 777-8F expected to enter service around 2028 or 2029. This transaction, pending shareholder approval and regulatory sign-offs from Chinese authorities, ends a decade-long drought of major widebody orders from China for Boeing and signals a potential shift in international aviation logistics.