AerCap Cargo delivers first 777-300ERSF to Fly Meta Leasing
The aircraft was handed over on 21 November, with the remaining two scheduled for delivery in the second and fourth quarters of 2026.
AerCap has delivered the first of three Boeing 777-300ERSF aircraft to Fly Meta Leasing, marking a new phase in the Hong Kong-based lessor’s fleet expansion. The aircraft was handed over on 21 November, with the remaining two scheduled for delivery in the second and fourth quarters of 2026.
The aircraft will be operated by Air Atlanta Icelandic under the Hungary Air brand through a Crew Maintenance and Insurance agreement. The 777-300ERSF is the first converted freighter variant of the Boeing 777-300ER and secured certification from the FAA and the CAAI on 31 August before entering service in September.
"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, Head of AerCap Cargo. "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. I would like to thank the entire Fly Meta, Hungary Air and Air Atlanta teams for their trust in AerCap Cargo and for their partnership."
Helen Chen, CEO of Fly Meta, said the aircraft marks a milestone in the company’s widebody freighter strategy. "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," she said. "This aircraft will significantly strengthen our cargo corridor and further expand our ability to serve global e-commerce, express and speciality 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 centred 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."
AerCap, headquartered in Dublin, is one of the largest aviation lessors, serving about 300 customers worldwide. Fly Meta, founded in 2022, focuses on ACMI, CMI and charter operations and is developing long-haul cargo networks across major global regions.
