Atlas Air has ordered two new Boeing 777 freighters that are due to be delivered in the second half of 2024.
The company said ongoing strong customer demand for dedicated large widebody airfreight capacity, particularly for cross border e-commerce shipping, prompted it to make the order.
The two 777Fs were ordered earlier this quarter.
The company most recently ordered four 777Fs in 2021, which are placed on a long-term ACMI (aircraft, crew, maintenance, insurance) agreement with MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, for use by MSC Air Cargo.
Three of these aircraft have been delivered, with the fourth 777F expected to be delivered in December this year.
“We are excited to add these aircraft to our leading world-class fleet. These come at a time when retirements of older widebody freighters will significantly increase and when the introduction of new widebody freighter capacity will be limited," said Michael Steen, chief executive, Atlas Air Worldwide.
"We have a deep pipeline of prospective customers interested in these 777 Freighters, and we’re confident in our ability to place them under long-term agreements."
Steen added: “We have a strong and resilient business model that is highly diversified, with strong support from our investment partners, which combined with our unique market position will allow us to deliver our strategic growth plan."
The 777Fs – the highest payload and longest-range twin-engine freighter – deliver high reliability with less fuel use, a reduction of emissions, and a smaller noise footprint compared to other older freighter models.
Atlas Air currently has eight 737-800Fs, 51 747Fs, 23 767Fs and three 777Fs in its active fleet, including those in service with other airlines.
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