Wed, Mar 02, 2011
A Total Of 39 Freighters Now Operated By Nine Airlines
Hauling everything from giant panda bears to high-performance
race cars the Boeing 777 freighter is earning the reputation as a
work horse of the industry in its first two years in service. The
growing fleet of 777 freighters has flown approximately 120,000
hours and equates to a daily utilization rate of 11.34 hours. Fleet
schedule reliability is at 99.37 percent, which means the freighter
has a near-perfect record of on-time takeoff and landings.
Eighty-three have been ordered, and 39 freighters now are in
service with nine airlines.
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FedEx Express is the largest 777 freighter operator with a fleet
of 11 currently in operation, and another airplane just delivered.
An additional 13 777 freighters remain in Boeing's backlog for
FedEx. "The world's longest range twin-engine freighter is
elevating our high level of service to customers around the world,"
said James R. Parker, executive vice president of FedEx Express Air
Operations. "Our customers are enjoying the nonstop 777 flights
that offer them the latest cutoff times in key manufacturing
centers in China, an advantage unmatched by the competition."
Emirates SkyCargo, the freight division of Emirates airline, now
operates two 777 freighters. The airplane is playing an integral
role in Emirates' freighter fleet due to the airplane's long-range
capability. "Emirates has opted for these brand new,
super-efficient aircraft to ensure we are best placed to serve the
industry's requirements in the long term," said Emirates Divisional
Senior Vice President Cargo Ram Menen.
B777 Freighter In Final Assembly
The 777 freighter is the world's longest-range, twin-engine
freighter and features the lowest trip cost of any large freighter,
with high-cargo density and 10-foot interior height capability that
complements the popular 747 freighter family. Providing cargo
capacity normally associated with larger airplanes, the 777
freighter can fly 4,900 nautical miles with a full payload of
225,200 pounds. The 777 freighter is powered by General Electric's
GE90-110B1L and meets QC2 noise standards.
"The 777 freighter is a great example of how Boeing is committed
to continuously improving the 777 family to deliver top value to
owners and operators," said Larry Loftis, vice president and
general manager of the 777 program.
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