Dubai: Emirates SkyCargo, freighter division of Emirates airline received delivery of a new Boeing 777F on May 28.This latest addition takes its dedicated 777 freighter fleet to 11 aircraft.

From Boeing’s Paine Field in Seattle, the freighter headed to Hong Kong to pick up its first load before touching down at Dubai World Central, with a full load of freight consisting of electronics, consumer goods and general cargo.

The airline is scheduled to receive delivery of a second 777F in June. And in 2023 it will begin a programme to convert four passenger 777 aircraft into freighters and all of the converted aircraft will be re-delivered by end 2024.

Emirates SkyCargo currently operates scheduled freighter services to 11 destinations. It also offers shippers cargo belly-hold space in Emirates’ passenger fleet of over 200 wide-body Boeing 777 and Airbus A380s aircraft which serve over 130 destinations on six continents. Last year, Emirates SkyCargo flew over 2.1 million tonnes of cargo.

Emirates SkyCargo offers a portfolio of solutions designed for the unique requirements of its varied customers including solutions for perishable cargo such as food items and flowers; certified cool-chain handling for pharmaceutical products; valuables and technology items, cars and industrial items, champion horses and domestic pets, mail and courier items, and general cargo.