AerCap Cargo Delivers First Boeing 777-300ERSF to Fly Meta

DALLAS — AerCap has delivered Fly Meta (F2) its first Boeing 777-300ERSF. F2 is a cargo airline based in Hong Kong, and whose base airport code is HKG. This delivery is in fact the first of several. AerCap has delivered the first of three Boeing 777-300ERSF converted aircraft to Hong Kong-based (HKG) aviation leasing and ACMI/CMI solutions provider Fly Meta Leasing Co (Fly Meta).

The first aircraft was delivered on November 21, with the second and third scheduled for delivery in Q2 and Q4 2026, respectively. "We are delighted to deliver the first 777-300ERSF to Fly Meta, in partnership with Air Atlanta Icelandic - the first customer to operate this aircraft type between the APAC and EMEA regions," said Rich Greener, the Head of AerCap Cargo.

The aircraft will be operated under a Crew Maintenance and Insurance (CMI) contract by Air Atlanta Icelandic under the Hungary Air brand. The Boeing 777-300ERSF, also known as "The Big Twin," is the first passenger-to-freighter conversion program of the Boeing 777-300ER.

"We are proud to receive our first Boeing 777-300ERSF, which represents a major step forward in Fly Meta's long-term widebody freighter strategy," said Helen Chen, the CEO of Fly Meta.

Offering Increased Caapacity

The Boeing 777-300ERSF comes with significant additional capacity, making the aircraft particularly appealing for cargo operators.
"With 25% more capacity than today's smaller twin-engine long-haul freighters, the Big Twin offers significant cost efficiencies, superior range and outstanding operational commonality." Greener said.

These aircraft will indeed enable cargo operators to build capacity and expand operations.

"This aircraft will significantly strengthen our cargo corridor and further expand our ability to serve global e-commerce, express and specialty cargo markets. Together with our partners AerCap, Air Atlanta Icelandic and Hungary Airlines, Fly Meta is building a modern, efficient and scalable widebody freighter platform centered on the 777-300ERSF, 747-400F and upcoming aircraft. We look forward to bringing additional capacity online in 2026 to meet the fast-growing demand across Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa." Chen said.