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AerCap Holdings has announced that the company has signed leasing agreements with China Southern Air Logistics Co. Ltd. for three converted Boeing 777-300ERSF freighters. These aircraft, also known as „The Big Twin,“ are the result of the first program to convert passenger aircraft into freighters for the widebody model Boeing 777-300ER. The delivery of the first aircraft is scheduled for October 2027, while the other two units are expected to follow in the first and second quarters of 2028.
Aengus Kelly, CEO of AerCap, commented on the contract and emphasized the long-standing partnership with the China Southern Group. He stated that the new B777-300ERSF aircraft offer a combination of range, payload capacity, and efficiency, supported by the GE90 engine platform. These aircraft will be seamlessly integrated into the existing B777 fleet of China Southern Air Logistics. Kelly thanked the teams from China Southern Airlines and China Southern Airlines Cargo for their trust and collaboration.
Li Xiao, Chairman of CSA Logistics, described the signing of the contract as a significant step towards the development of the fleet. The introduction of the converted Boeing 777-300ERSF freighters is seen as an important part of the strategy to expand intercontinental routes and provide improved service to customers worldwide.
AerCap is considered one of the leading companies in the aviation leasing sector, serving approximately 300 customers worldwide with comprehensive fleet solutions. The company is headquartered in Dublin and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
China Southern Airlines operates an extensive route network with the largest fleet in China. The cargo business of China Southern has developed significantly in recent years, starting with chartered freighters and evolving to its own fleet of Boeing 747-400F and Boeing 777-200F. With a global strategy, China Southern Cargo has built a network that covers numerous domestic and international stations.
