Emirates freighter gets decked out in new livery

Emirates SkyCargo has updated one of its most recently delivered freighters with the airline’s new livery.

The Boeing 777 freighter (A6-EFV) was delivered in July 2024 without livery and was deployed immediately to serve “the booming global demand”, the airline said.

However, this week it has rolled out of Emirates Engineering as the first freighter to be decked out in the airline’s new livery. The updated paint job took eight days to complete.

"The biggest change is to the UAE flag on the tailfin, which has been a staple of the Emirates branding since the very beginning," Emirates SkyCargo said in a press release.

"Now, the design is more dynamic and flowing, with 3D effect artwork; likewise, the iconic gold lettering across the main body in English and Arabic is bigger and bolder.

"The Arabic calligraphy on the engines remains, as does the iconic red branding on the aircraft belly, ensuring key elements of the airline’s identity remain consistent."

The new livery was first unveiled in March 2023 and is the third iteration of Emirates’ aircraft brand colours since launch in 1985.

All 10 Boeing 777 freighters in Emirates’ fleet will be gradually scheduled for their paint jobs and new freighters, of which Emirates SkyCargo has 13 on order, will arrive fully decked out on delivery.

Earlier this year, the airline added two more Boeing 747 freighters as it anticipates further demand growth in the air cargo market this year.

Following the addition of the two freighters, Emirates’ all-cargo fleet now consists of 10 Boeing 777Fs and six Boeing 747Fs. It also has 13 more 777Fs on order  for delivery over the next two years and is considering an order for next generation 777-8Fs or Airbus A350-1000Fs.