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AerCap Cargo Delivers Two Boeing 777-300ERSF Converted Freighters to Kalitta Air

AerCap has today announced the delivery of the first two Boeing 777-300ERSF Passenger-to-Freighter converted aircraft to Kalitta Air, as part of a larger seven aircraft order.


Kalitta Air Boeing 777-300ERSF Passenger-to-Freighter Converted Aircraft - Courtesy AerCap
Kalitta Air Boeing 777-300ERSF Passenger-to-Freighter Converted Aircraft - Courtesy AerCap

On Monday (September 15, 2025), AerCap announced the delivery of the first two of seven Boeing 777-300ERSF Passenger-to-Freighter converted freighter aircraft to Kalitta Air.  One of the first two aircraft delivered was the prototype certification aircraft, and both freighters arrived at Kalitta Air’s facility in Oscoda, Michigan on September 12th and 13th, respectively.  Kalitta Air became the launch operator of the AerCap Cargo 777-300ERSF conversion program in 2020.  The program has since undergone extensive certification and testing with the Civil Aviation Authority of Israel (CAAI) and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to approve the aircraft to operate at a 100-ton payload capacity.


In Monday’s announcement, AerCap’s CEO, Aengus Kelly, said,


“We are delighted to deliver the very first 777-300ERSF to our unwavering partner Kalitta Air, who have been with us shoulder to shoulder throughout this journey.  With certification now received from both the CAAI and FAA, we are pleased to begin delivering the aircraft to our customers – a significant milestone for the program.”


Also commenting on the freighter deliveries, Kalitta Air’s CEO, Connie Kalitta, said,


“Kalitta Air has always embraced new technology to serve our customers, and we are proud to be the launch operator for the first 777-300ERSF.  This aircraft will give us greater range and payload capability to meet growing demand in the global cargo market.”


This is a major milestone in the agreement, reached in 2019, to establish the Boeing 777-300ER conversion program.  With over 800 airplanes delivered, the Boeing 777-300ER is the most successful widebody passenger variant in aviation history.  The 777-300ERSF offers a capacity of 100 metric tons (220,000 lbs.) and 811 square meters (28,640 square feet), and can significantly lower operating costs versus in-service widebody freighters.  As the 777-300ERSF enters service and replaces aging 747 Freighters, it will also contribute to the decarbonization effort of air cargo by reducing CO2 emission by 20 percent.


Based in Ypsilanti, Michigan, Kalitta Air is an all-cargo airline.  Operating a global fleet of Boeing 747 and 777 freighters, the company provides scheduled and on-demand cargo services to destinations across six continents.  Kalitta Air supports customers ranging from major express carriers and freight forwarders to the U.S. government and military. With decades of experience and a global operations team, Kalitta Air is recognized as one of the industry’s leading providers of international air-freight solutions.


AerCap Holdings N.V. (NYSE: AER) is the global leader in aircraft leasing and maintains one of the most attractive order books in the industry. The company serves around 300 customers in 80 countries with comprehensive fleet solutions. AerCap is headquartered in Dublin and maintains offices in Shannon, Miami, Memphis, Singapore, Amsterdam, Shanghai, Dubai, Seattle, Toulouse, and other locations around the world.

 



Source: AerCap/PRNewswire

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