Maersk Air Cargo becomes first Danish airline to own Boeing 777

Maersk Air Cargo marked a historic milestone when it became the first Danish airline to own a Boeing 777 aircraft, improving transport capacity and operational efficiency on the Europe - China route.

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Maersk Air Cargo (MAC), operating under A.P. Moller – Maersk, has taken delivery of the first of two new Boeing 777F aircraft, marking a historic milestone by becoming the first Danish airline to own a Boeing 777.

The handover ceremony took place at Boeing headquarters in Seattle, USA. Maersk's first flight of the Boeing 777F arrived at its home base in Billund, Denmark on Saturday, July 13.

This acquisition marks a major step forward for Maersk's air cargo customers in China and Europe, delivering greater capacity and operational efficiency.

The two Boeing 777F aircraft will initially serve Maersk's existing Europe-China route with three flights per week, which will later be expanded to six flights per week.

In addition to increasing capacity on direct routes, these aircraft will ensure reduced transport and handling times, improving service quality at both departure and destination points.

Maersk ordered two 777Fs in November 2021 as part of its fleet modernization strategy. Delivery of the second aircraft is expected to take place at the end of the third quarter of this year. With these additions, Maersk Air Cargo will manage a fleet of two Boeing 777Fs and 20 Boeing 767Fs under its ownership and control.

The Boeing 777F boasts a range of up to 9,200 km (4,970 nautical miles) and can carry a maximum payload of 102,000 kg. The aircraft's main deck can accommodate pallets up to three meters high and all cargo decks are equipped with temperature control systems.

The onboard network allows for potential connectivity for future cargo. Maersk chose the GE90 engine for its 777F, recognized as the most powerful and reliable commercial jet engine in the world.

In addition to its owned and controlled fleet, Maersk also carries a significant portion of its air cargo on commercial flights operated by other airlines.

Through Maersk.com's state-of-the-art air cargo booking engine, customers can select and book directly from more than 70,000 airport pairs spread across 90 countries, with instant pricing and value services increased options.

Maersk Air Freight is in the top 20 global air freight forwarders and in the top 10 in Germany and the Netherlands.

"We are delighted to take this important delivery and upgrade our fleet with two of the largest and most reliable freighters available on the market. With this step we are entering the premier league of cargo aviation. The B777F can transport more than double of payload on each flight compared to our 767Fs, and it is the most fuel-efficient aircraft in the world with the GE90 engines," said Lars Jordahn, head of Maersk Air Cargo.

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Source: Phaata.com (via ContainerNews)

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