Atlas Air has taken delivery of a new Boeing 777-200 Freighter, which will be operated on behalf of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA, as part of a previously announced long-term ACMI agreement.
On Thursday (November 30, 2023), Atlas Air, a subsidiary of Atlas Air Worldwide, announced that they have taken delivery of a new Boeing 777-200 Freighter. The aircraft will be operated on behalf of MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company SA, as part of a previously announced long-term ACMI (aircraft, crew maintenance and insurance) agreement. This is the third of four 777 Freighters that Atlas Air will operate for MSC, and will complement existing weekly service and add an additional route between Hong Kong (HKG) and Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW). Atlas Air expects to take delivery of the fourth aircraft in the coming weeks.
In Thursday’s announcement, Atlas Air Worldwide’s Chief Commercial Officer and Head of Sustainability, Richard Broekman, 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.”
Also commenting on the Boeing 777F delivery, MSC’s SVP – Air Cargo, Jannie Davel, added,
“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 Boeing 777-200 Freighter has a range of 4,970 nautical miles (9,200 km) and a maximum structural payload capacity of 235,900 lbs. (107 tonnes). The longest range and capable freighter is known for high reliability, fuel efficiency, and lower maintenance and operating costs, while also meeting quota standards for maximum accesibility to noise-sensative airports worldwide.
Based in Geneva, Switzerland, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company is a global leader in transportation and logistics. The privately-owned company was founded by Gianluigi Aponte in 1970. The company has 675 offices in 155 countries worldwide, with the MSC Group employing over 180,000 team members. With access to an integrated network of road, rail and sea transport across the globe, MSC prides itself on delivering worldwide service with local knowledge. The company’s shipping line sails on over 300 trade routes, with over 520 ports of call.
Purchase, New York-based Atlas Air Worldwide is a leading global provider of third-party aircraft and aviation operating services. Company subsidiaries include Atlas Air and Titan Aviation Holdings. Additionally, the company owns a majority stake in Polar Air Cargo Worldwide. Together, the Atlas Air family of companies operate the world’s largest Boeing 747 Freighter fleet. The company also offers their customers a wide selection of Boeing 747, 777, 767 and 737 aircraft for domestic, regional and international cargo and passenger operations. On March 17, 2023, Atlas Air Worldwide was taken private by an investment group led by funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, along with investment affiliates of J.F. Lehman & Company and Hill City Capital.
Source: Atlas Air Worldwide
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