Air Cargo

MSC Air Cargo Targets 2035 Delivery for First 777-8 Freighter

MSC Air Cargo expects to take delivery of its first Boeing 777-8 freighter in 2035. The Italy-based carrier holds an order for five aircraft. The carrier purchased the 777-8Fs in December 2025, with the order confirmed in July 2026. All five aircraft will be registered under MSC's Italian Air Operator Certificate. Jayesh Ratada, head of commercial at MSC Air Cargo, said the nine-year wait aligns with the 777X programme's development timeline. "We are presuming deliveries to happen sometime in 2035, or maybe a couple of years earlier," Ratada said. The carrier continues exploring additional capacity options but has not committed to further aircraft acquisitions beyond the 777-8Fs. Industry demand for widebody freighter capacity remains strong amid aircraft retirements and limited conversion feedstock.