MSC Air Cargo adds its third 777 freighter
30 / 11 / 2023
Source: MSC Air Cargo
Atlas Air has taken delivery of the latest Boeing 777 freighter that it will operate on behalf of MSC Air Cargo.
The new aircraft will be operated for MSC under a previously announced ACMI deal and is the third of a four-aircraft partnership.
The aircraft will be used on existing routes but will also be used to add an additional service from Hong Kong to Dallas Fort Worth.
Atlas said that the fourth aircraft is due to be delivered in December.
Jannie Davel, senior vice president, Air Cargo, MSC, said: “This latest 777 freighter delivery accounts for a strategic addition to our MSC Air Cargo fleet, enabling us to address the market’s constantly changing demands and reinforcing our commitment to enhancing trade connections for our clients.”
MSC has been busy expanding its air cargo network over recent months. In October the carrier added Milan Malpensa and Tokyo Narita to its service operating between Europe, Asia and North America.
Then in November, the airline added a connection from Quito (UIO) to Liege twice per week, in addition to Zaragoza to Mexico City on a weekly basis, to its service covering Europe, Asia and Latin America.
Meanwhile, Atlas has been continuing to expand its 777 freighter fleet this week, after it announced the order of two of the model from Boeing.
The aircraft will arrive in the second half of next year. Atlas is expecting the aircraft to arrive at a time the retirements of older widebody freighters will significantly increase and when the introduction of new widebody freighter capacity will be limited.
Atlas Air currently has eight 737-800Fs, 51 747Fs, 23 767Fs and four 777Fs in its active fleet, including those in service with other airlines.
