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Boeing 777 Freighter Fleet Moves Ahead of 747 Freighter

Boeing 777 Freighter Fleet Moves Ahead of 747 Freighter

More than 330 Boeing 777 Freighters are operating worldwide, putting the model ahead of the 747 Freighter in fleet numbers.

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The Boeing 777 Freighter has become the most widely operated freighter worldwide, ahead of the Boeing 747 Freighter, according to figures attributed to Boeing.

Key details

  • The 777 Freighter fleet represents about 40% of global freighter capacity.
  • The fleet logged 6,250 flight hours in 2025.
  • Boeing has more than 450 firm orders for the 777 Freighter and 777-8 Freighter combined.
  • The aircraft can carry up to 78 horses in 26 stalls or more than 22 racecars.

More than 330 Boeing 777 Freighters are operating worldwide.

Why it matters

The fleet’s reported share of global freighter capacity and its operating scale show how extensively cargo airlines use the 777 Freighter. Its ability to accommodate specialized cargo, including horses and racecars, also supports a range of freight missions.

What happens next

No further timeline was announced.

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