The 777 Freighter (77F)
| 1st Order | Rollout | 1st Flight | Certification | 1st Delivery | In Service | 1st Airline | Last Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
24/05/05 |
21. May 2008 |
14. July 2008 |
6. Feb 2009 |
20. Feb 2009 |
March 2009 |
Air France |
N/A |
Introduction
"Responding to strong demand from cargo operators around the world for an efficient, long-range, and high-capacity freighter, Boeing launched the Boeing 777 Freighter in May 2005 with a launch order from Air France...""... Bringing unsurpassed efficiency to long-haul markets, the 777 Freighter will provide more capacity than any other twin-engine freighter. The 777 Freighter will be based on the technologically advanced 777-200LR Worldliner (Longer Range) passenger airplane, and is scheduled to enter service in fourth quarter 2008." (source: Boeing.com)
In late January 2008 the production has started for the first 777F. During the press conference Kim Pastega (deputy programme manager and engineering leader for 777F) said: "We are exactly where we need to be at this point in the programme and have all the resources we need to have.".
Roll-out of the first 77F is expected in May.
During the roll-out ceremony (21 May 2008) of the 1st 777F Larry Loftis (VP 77 program) said: "We are excited to debut the newest member of our 777 and freighter families. ... Today is a tribute to the dedication and hard work our employees, customers and suppliers put into making this airplane a reality. The 777 Freighter's unmatched range, efficiency and capacity as a twin-engine cargo airplane will build on the Boeing leadership in the cargo market."
First Flight, Test Programm and Certification
Early in April 2008 the first 77F has come to the final body joint.
In late April 2008 the first 777F was rolled out, yet-unpainted.
On May 21st 2008 Boeing held a ceremony for the official presentation of its 777-Freighter.
On Monday, 14th of July 2008 the first 777-Freighter made its maiden-flight.
The 777 freighters will be assigned with a different order in the customer codes.
Normally, Boeing's planes are coded: Family (777) - Type (2..) - customer code (.28) - subtype (LR)
=> 777-228LR.
But, because of the 777 freighter is just a 777-F and no 777-200F or 777-200LRF (from which the 77F is derived) the designator is: Boeing (Family)777 - (subtype) F (customer code) 28
=> Boeing 777-F28.
In late April 2008 the first 777F was rolled out, yet-unpainted.
On May 21st 2008 Boeing held a ceremony for the official presentation of its 777-Freighter.
On Monday, 14th of July 2008 the first 777-Freighter made its maiden-flight.
The 777 freighters will be assigned with a different order in the customer codes.
Normally, Boeing's planes are coded: Family (777) - Type (2..) - customer code (.28) - subtype (LR)
=> 777-228LR.
But, because of the 777 freighter is just a 777-F and no 777-200F or 777-200LRF (from which the 77F is derived) the designator is: Boeing (Family)777 - (subtype) F (customer code) 28
=> Boeing 777-F28.
Delivery, 1st commercial flight, In service
1st delivery to Air France Cargo was on 20th February 2009.
The first commercial flight of Air France Cargo's 77F was on 28th Feb 09.
(1st order: 23.5.05 - 1st delivery: 20.2.09)
Destinations: CDG, BAH, DXB, KWI, JED, DMM, HKG, PVG,
Emirates SkyCargo (lsd from Dubai Aerospace)
(1st order: 21.11.05 - 1st delivery: 27.3.09)
Destinations: DXB, HKG, DUS
China Southern Cargo
(1st order: 28.2.07 - 1st delivery: 1.12.09)
Destinations: CAN, PVG, URC, AMS, FRA, (VIE)
China Cargo (leased from GECAS)
(1st order: 23.5.05 - 1st delivery: 27.2.10)
Destinations: PVG, LUX, CDG, CPH, ICN
Thai Cargo (leased from Southern Air)
(1st order: 23.5.05 - 1st delivery: 5.2.10)
Destinations: BKK, HKG, ADA, AMS, FRA
LAN Cargo
(1st order: 23.5.05 - 1st delivery: 28.4.09)
Destinations: SCL, BOG, GIG, GRU, EZE, VCP, MIA, AMS, FRA
AeroLogic (lsd from Deucalion Capital)
(1st order: 7.9.05 - 1st delivery: 11.5.09)
Destinations: LEJ, EMA, FRA, BAH, SHJ, DEL, TAS, ALA, SIN, PVG, HKG, ICN, ORD, ATL
FedEx
(1st order: 7.11.06 - 1st delivery: 25.9.09)
Destinations: MEM, IND, ANC, NRT, PVG, HKG, KIX, ICN
Qatar Airways Cargo
(1st order: 30.5.06 - 1st delivery: 14.5.10)
Destinations: DOH, AMS, FRA, CMB-LHE, HKG
Korean Air Cargo
(1st order: 28.12.06 - 1st delivery: not yet in service)
Etihad Crystal Cargo
(1st order: 10.5.08 - 1st delivery: not yet in service)
The first commercial flight of Air France Cargo's 77F was on 28th Feb 09.
The 777-Freighter in service with worldwide cargo operators
Air France Cargo(1st order: 23.5.05 - 1st delivery: 20.2.09)
Destinations: CDG, BAH, DXB, KWI, JED, DMM, HKG, PVG,
Emirates SkyCargo (lsd from Dubai Aerospace)
(1st order: 21.11.05 - 1st delivery: 27.3.09)
Destinations: DXB, HKG, DUS
China Southern Cargo
(1st order: 28.2.07 - 1st delivery: 1.12.09)
Destinations: CAN, PVG, URC, AMS, FRA, (VIE)
China Cargo (leased from GECAS)
(1st order: 23.5.05 - 1st delivery: 27.2.10)
Destinations: PVG, LUX, CDG, CPH, ICN
Thai Cargo (leased from Southern Air)
(1st order: 23.5.05 - 1st delivery: 5.2.10)
Destinations: BKK, HKG, ADA, AMS, FRA
LAN Cargo
(1st order: 23.5.05 - 1st delivery: 28.4.09)
Destinations: SCL, BOG, GIG, GRU, EZE, VCP, MIA, AMS, FRA
AeroLogic (lsd from Deucalion Capital)
(1st order: 7.9.05 - 1st delivery: 11.5.09)
Destinations: LEJ, EMA, FRA, BAH, SHJ, DEL, TAS, ALA, SIN, PVG, HKG, ICN, ORD, ATL
FedEx
(1st order: 7.11.06 - 1st delivery: 25.9.09)
Destinations: MEM, IND, ANC, NRT, PVG, HKG, KIX, ICN
Qatar Airways Cargo
(1st order: 30.5.06 - 1st delivery: 14.5.10)
Destinations: DOH, AMS, FRA, CMB-LHE, HKG
Korean Air Cargo
(1st order: 28.12.06 - 1st delivery: not yet in service)
Etihad Crystal Cargo
(1st order: 10.5.08 - 1st delivery: not yet in service)