Atlas Air took delivery of a fourth Boeing 777F that will be assigned to the ACMI operation it performs on behalf of MSC Air Cargo. The aircraft is already in service flying to destinations such as Hong Kong and Dallas/Fort Worth.
«A pivotal moment and a significant milestone for our company as it marks the completion of our first series of aircraft in partnership with Atlas Air. This new and improved fleet will allow us to elevate our offering, providing greater support to our customers and a stronger presence in the market,» said Anders Matikka, Vice President, Msc Air Cargo.
The Boeing 777F is the twin-engine aircraft that offers the longest range and range, fuel efficiency, operating costs and limited maintenance. It has a range of 9,200 km and can carry 107 tons of cargo. The first unit of the fleet of four Boeing 777Fs was delivered in November 2023, while the second and third were delivered in July and November last year, respectively,
MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company) had announced the creation of an air cargo unit in September 2022 after it was not chosen by the Italian government to continue with an exclusive negotiation to take control of ITA Airways.
