Emirates SkyCargo takes delivery of third Boeing 777 Freighter

The 777F will be deployed to Brazil serving São Paulo (VCP) thrice weekly, complementing the daily passenger operation to GRU.
 
“Even in an uncertain global economy, our commitment to facilitating international trade remains strong,” said Tim Clark, president Emirates Airline, whose Cargo team worked closely with the planemaker on the design of the aircraft.  “Boeing’s collaborative spirit inspires us to work together to develop creative solutions to the challenges the cargo industry faces every day.” 
 
The newest addition to the Emirates SkyCargo fleet features a wide main deck cargo door for easier uplift of oversized shipments. During the design and development of the 777F, Emirates worked closely with Boeing in optimizing the main deck floor layout.
 
“We enjoy working with Emirates because their team is as committed to meeting customers’ logistical needs as we are, while ensuring the most economical and environmentally-friendly operation,” said Marty Bentrott, senior vice president for sales, Middle East, Russia and Central Asia, Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
 
The Boeing 777F provides long-range flying capacity of over 17 hours without refueling, capability of carrying up to 103 tonnes of cargo and technologically advanced General Electric (GE) engine.
 
Emirates SkyCargo introduced its first Boeing 777F in March 2009.  In December 2010, it operated its longest ever non-stop flight – 17.5 hours from Sydney to New York – on the Boeing 777F.  Emirates currently operates 91 Boeing 777s in its fleet.