AerCap delivered the first two Boeing 777-300ERSF passenger-to-freighter (P2F) converted aircraft to Kalitta Air, including the prototype certification aircraft. The aircraft, which are part of a larger seven-aircraft order, arrived at Kalitta’s facility in Oscoda, MI on Sept. 12 and 13, respectively.
Kalitta Air plans to place both aircraft into revenue operations in early October, with further deliveries of the aircraft taking place over the coming weeks.
“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,” Aengus Kelly, CEO of AerCap, said. “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.”
“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,” Connie Kalitta, CEO of Kalitta Air, said. “This aircraft will give us greater range and payload capability to meet growing demand in the global cargo market.”
