Emirates SkyCargo Takes Delivery of 11th Boeing 777F

(01 June 2022, 12:33 +07)  Emirates SkyCargo has taken delivery of a brand new Boeing 777F, the 11th dedicated 777 freighter in the airline's fleet.

From Boeing’s Paine Field in Seattle, A6-EFT headed to Hong Kong to pick up its first load before touching down on Saturday morning at its new home, Dubai World Central, with a full load of freight consisting of electronics, consumer goods and general cargo.

Emirates SkyCargo currently operates scheduled freighter services to 11 destinations. It also offers shippers cargo belly-hold space in Emirates’ passenger fleet of over 200 wide-body Boeing 777 and Airbus A380s aircraft which serve over 130 destinations on six continents.

Emirates Boeing 777F reg: A6-EFT

Last year, Emirates SkyCargo flew over 2.1 million tonnes of cargo.

“Our newest freighter adds welcome capacity to our operations, which have been running at full steam throughout the pandemic to serve our customers and keep global supply chains moving. We are scheduled to receive delivery of a second 777F in June. And in 2023 we will begin a programme to convert four passenger 777 aircraft into freighters and all of the converted aircraft will be re-delivered by end 2024,” said Nabil Sultan, Divisional Senior Vice President, Emirates SkyCargo. “These investments reflect our commitment to serving our customers with the best possible assets, as well as to enabling the movement of vital goods and trade flows through Dubai.”

Emirates SkyCargo was the launch customer for the Boeing 777F and the aircraft has been at the heart of the carrier’s operations since 2009.