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MSC Air Cargo Orders Five Boeing 777-8 Freighters

Boeing has today announced that MSC Air Cargo has purchased five 777-8 Freighters, as they seek to capitalize on resilient air cargo demand with the newest generation widebody freighters.


MSC Air Cargo Boeing 777-8 Freighter Rendering - Courtesy Boeing
MSC Air Cargo Boeing 777-8 Freighter Rendering - Courtesy Boeing

On Tuesday (July 21, 2026), from the Farnborough International Air Show, Boeing announced that MSC Air Cargo, the fast-growing air cargo operator. has purchased five 777-8 Freighters.  This previously unidentified order is MSC Air Cargo’s first for the 777-8 Freighter.  According to Boeing, the 777-8 Freighter will be the industry’s most capable twin-engine freighter, incorporating advanced technologies as a member of the 777X family and customer-preferred features from the current generation 777 Freighter.


In Tuesday’s announcement, MSC Air Cargo’s CEO, Jannie Davel, said,


“With this order, we are investing in the long-term future of MSC Air Cargo and in the customers we serve.  The 777-8 Freighter gives us the efficiency, range and capacity to serve our customers reliably for years to come, while advancing our commitment to more sustainable operations. It is the right aircraft for the next stage of our growth.”


Also commenting on the 777-8 Freighter order, Boeing’s SVP – Commercial Sales and Marketing, Brad McMullen, added,


“MSC Air Cargo is investing in its future with this order for large widebody freighter aircraft that will further enhance the capability and reach of its global air network.  The 777-8 Freighter will be the most efficient aircraft in its class and will connect MSC Air Cargo’s hubs to key international markets.”


The Boeing 777-8 Freighter offers the highest payload and the lowest fuel use, emissions and operating cost per tonne of any large freighter.  Widebody freighters fly approximately 75 percent of global air cargo capacity, and the air freight sector is expected to play a crucial role in the decades ahead as e-commerce continues to grow.  To date, Boeing has booked more than 80 orders for the 777-8 Freighter and MSC Air Cargo is the third Europe-based air cargo operator to order the airplane.


MSC Air Cargo is a subsidiary of MSC Group, a global leader in transportation and logistics. Committed to delivering innovative and tailored airfreight solutions, MSC Air Cargo operates a modern fleet of Boeing 777-200 Freighters, serving key markets and destinations across Europe, the Americas, and Asia. With a focus on customer satisfaction and operational excellence, MSC Air Cargo is dedicated to shaping the future of air cargo logistics.



Source: Boeing / PRNewswire

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