Boeing’s 777F is now the most widely operated freighter globally

Boeing’s 777 freighter is now the most widely operated freighter in the world, according to data supplied by the US aircraft manufacturer.

The 777F fleet has surpassed 330 airplanes in service and now carries more air cargo per year than any other type of freighter, said Boeing.

Due to its high utilisation on long-haul routes, the 777F fleet provides around 40% of global freighter capacity, the company added.

“The Boeing 777 Freighter fleet has overtaken the in-service fleet of 747 freighters of all types to become the most widely operated freighter in the world today,” said Boeing.

In 2025, the 777F undertook 6,250 flight hours, with an average of more than 17 flight hours per day. Additionally, 80% of freighter flights over 6,000 nmi (nautical miles) were flown by 777Fs.

Last year, the value of global trade carried by the 777F fleet was estimated to be around $4trn, according to the aircraft manufacturer.

The longevity of the 777F was boosted in September when the FAA granted Boeing an emissions exemption for the aircraft model that will enable it to continue selling them beyond the end of 2027.

The decision by the FAA means that Boeing, which filed its emissions exemption request in December and had requested that the exemption be approved by 1 May, can sell 35 more 777Fs that will be eligible for a Certificate of Airworthiness.

The aircraft manufacturer’s order and delivery data for 2026 shows that six 777Fs have been ordered this year.

On the deliveries front, Boeing’s data shows that 20 of the model have been delivered so far this year.

There are also a total of 38 unfilled orders to date.

There have now been firm orders for more than 450 777Fs and 777-8Fs combined.