Boeing has celebrated the second anniversary of the 777 freighter’s entry into service by highlighting the type’s strong in-service performance.
According to the manufacturer, the global fleet of 39 777 freighters currently in service with nine airlines has amassed approximately 120,000 flying hours and has a daily utilisation of 11.34 hours. Schedule reliability has also been outstanding at 99.37 per cent, mirroring the high dispatch rate for passenger 777s.
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In January an Emirates 777 Freighter was involved in a landmark nonstop flight between Stewart International Airport in New York and Sydney carrying a load of horses. The 17.5 hour flight is the longest in Emirates’ history.
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