Kalitta Air Fleet of B777 (Active) - Aviation website for aircraft and airline information (flight, photo, travel, fleet listing, production list of Airbus Boeing Douglas Embraer Dash, ATR, Sukhoi, Saab.), plane photos, flightlog database, aviation news, civil aviation forum, aviation store. Kalitta Air to be Launch Operator of The Big Twin with Agreement to Lease Three 777-300ERSF from GECAS Cargo October 27, 2020 — GECAS Cargo announced an agreement with Kalitta Air for three 777-300ERSF aircraft.

October 27, 2020 — GECAS Cargo announced an agreement with Kalitta Air for three 777-300ERSF aircraft. With this agreement, Kalitta will be the first operator of the new passenger-to-freighter type, adding to their already sizable all-cargo fleet when these aircraft deliver in 2023.

Dubbed “The Big Twin,” the 777-300ERSF will be the largest ever twin-engine freighter. As announced a year ago, the conversion program is jointly funded by GECAS and Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), with GECAS delivering the prototype aircraft to undergo conversion in June of this year. Setting a new benchmark for cargo operators, The Big Twin will be powered by GE90 engines, the world’s most powerful in-service engine.

With twenty years of providing scheduled and on-demand charter service in the United States and around the world, Kalitta Air currently operates a fleet of more than three dozen cargo planes, including 747-400F, 767-300SF and 777F.

“Providing air express delivery all around the world for virtually any type of freight, the addition of these three 777-300ERSF freighters will help us meet the needs of our customers,” shared Conrad Kalitta, owner of Kalitta Air.

“We are delighted to continue our 15-year relationship with Kalitta Air and proud they’ve become the launch customer with the 777-300ERSF freighter for its future air cargo operations,” said Rich Greener, SVP and Manager Cargo of GECAS, adding “The 777-300ERSF shares extensive commonality with the production 777-200LRF. That’s a benefit to any operator looking to bring a new type into their fleet.”

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The Big Twin will also offer 25% more capacity and it is anticipated that The Big Twin will achieve up to 21% lower fuel-burn per tonne than the current 4-engine freighters with the GE90. This was designed specifically for the longer-range Boeing 777 series, providing up to 115,000 lbs. of thrust. In addition to producing the sole-source engine for the 777 variants, GE Aviation will support MRO engine and power-by-the-hour services to ensure continued performance throughout the lifecycle of the converted freighters.

“GECAS Cargo has developed a new standard for aviation lessors, leveraging our fleet of passenger aircraft to provide freighter conversion feedstock — for this 777-300ERSF program as well as converting 737-800NGs,” Greener says, “This approach extends the useful life of our aircraft and GE / CFM engines while meeting the need for replacements of retiring freighters and increased demand for dedicated cargo capacity.”

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About Kalitta Air

Kalitta Air is a Michigan Limited Liability Company owned by Conrad Kalitta. Kalitta Air began service in November 2000 with three Boeing 747 aircraft and the fleet has grown to a present total of four 777F, 24 B747-400F and nine B767-300BDSF. Capable of air express delivery of virtually any type of freight, the company provides scheduled or on-demand charter service for customers in the United States and around the world. Kalitta Air is committed to providing customers with the most cost effective and complete on-demand air cargo services available in the industry.

We operate an all-freighter fleet of 777F’s, B747-400's and B767-300ER's with an acquisition plan in place to rapidly expand our entire fleet. Our fleet of all Boeing freighters are fully certified Cat II and III approaches to go to the lowest of visibility weather minimums, and are Stage III noise compliant. Whether your demands are for short haul, long haul, or the need to move the odd shaped cargo that requires a nose loader, we have the right aircraft for your demands.

We have maintained a strong presence in the airfreight industry and are expanding our fleet to meet the growing demands of our customers needs. If you need to move your freight fast, we have the flexibility to meet your timeline. We have the proven performance in quick response not only to the everyday cargo, but also for natural disasters providing relief flights for earthquakes, floods, Ebola, and tsunami’s. We not only fly the everyday cargo of boxes crates and containers, we’ve moved everything from cows, horses, whales, automobiles, helicopters, airplanes, tanks, oil rig drilling equipment, ocean liner anchors, and government, DOD and military charters. If you need it moved anywhere on the globe, and you need it there fast, we are your airline.

The 767-300ER Freighter enjoys the cost-effective advantage of a twin engine freighter that minimizes the operating expenses, yet still has global reach to provide our customers with an economic solution whether their needs are to move their freight domestic or international.

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Kalitta Air 777

Our B747-400 is a highly fuel-efficient and reliable fleet of aircraft that has a cost and capacity advantage over other freighters which provides a cost-efficient solution.

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The 777 Freighter, commonly referred to as the Triple Seven is more fuel-efficient than competing aircraft in the wide-body freighter market. Excellent fuel efficiency, operational flexibility, low- noise levels support time-critical cargo schedules even at airports with stringent noise and emissions standards.