Atlas Air, Inc., a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc., has taken delivery of a Boeing 777 Freighter which it will operate on behalf of its customer MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA (MSC).

This is the third of four Boeing 777Fs that Atlas Air will operate for MSC, and is part of a previously announced long-term ACMI agreement.

The new freighter will complement MSC’s existing weekly service and add an additional route from Hong Kong (HKG) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

The fourth aircraft is expected to be delivered later this year.

Richard Broekman, chief commercial officer and head of sustainability at Atlas Air Worldwide, said: “The delivery of this new 777 Freighter is a proud moment for Atlas and testament to our long-term strategic partnership with MSC.

“We are proud to support the ongoing expansion of MSC’s air cargo solution by providing additional speed, flexibility and reliability to their existing network.

“We look forward to this third 777 Freighter entering into service for MSC, and will welcome the arrival of the fourth later this year.”

Jannie Davel, senior vice president of air cargo at 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.

“We are driven by innovation and bound to keeping up with digital transformation while offering air freight of top-quality services worldwide.”

The 777F has a range of 4,970 nautical miles (9,200km) and a maximum structural payload of 235,900 pounds (107 tonnes). The aircraft also meets quota count standards for maximum accessibility to noise‑sensitive airports around the globe. 

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