The 777 Freighter Brings Twinjet Economy to High-Demand Market

By Lars Q. Andersen
Vice President - Program Manager, 777 Program
Boeing Commercial Airplanes

We're very excited to introduce the new Boeing 777 Freighter. Every way you look at it, the 777 Freighter is a natural fit for the air cargo market. It's the world's largest and most capable twin-engine freighter. It has greater capacity than any other twin-engine cargo airplane. It has lower trip costs and consumes less fuel than any large freighter. And, it flies farther than any other freighter.

With revenue payload capability of 229,000 lbs (104 tonnes), the 777 Freighter is the perfect choice to replace older three- and four-engine cargo aircraft that can't come close to the 777 Freighter's fuel economy. More importantly, the combination of economical operation and range will enable cargo carriers to open new direct and nonstop services between cities that have never before enjoyed premium services, such as overnight and express deliveries.

The ability to fly nonstop between widely separated city pairs helps carriers keep profit margins healthy by avoiding the substantial costs of refueling stops, cargo handling at transfer depots, and landing and navigation fees at intermediate airports.

The 777 Freighter fits right into the worldwide air cargo network that grew up around the phenomenally successful 747 freighter family. The 777 Freighter can accommodate 10-foot-high pallets through its main cargo door, making it easy to transfer cargo shipments to or from a 747 freighter. And, like the 747 freighters, the 777 Freighter can carry market-standard load densities of 10 lb/ft³ (160 kg/m³).

These capabilities and advantages make the 777 Freighter a high-value asset in any cargo fleet. Access to today's markets and the ability to create new markets makes the 777 Freighter a solid investment opportunity.