World’s First “Big Twin” For Fly Meta: AerCap Delivers 777-300ERSF
First 777-300ERSF Joins Fly Meta Fleet
AerCap has delivered the first of three Boeing 777-300ERSF freighters to Hong Kong-based Fly Meta Leasing, marking a major milestone for both the lessor and the fast-growing “Big Twin” conversion program.
The aircraft, registered 9H-JJB (msn 32788), was handed over on November 21, 2025. The remaining two 777-300ERSFs for Fly Meta are scheduled to arrive in the second and fourth quarters of 2026.
While Fly Meta owns the jet, it won’t be flying in its own colors. Instead, it will be operated on a Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance (CMI) basis by Air Atlanta Europe under the Hungary Air brand, giving cargo customers access to a modern, high-capacity twin-engine freighter without the need to run their own in-house operation.
What Is The 777-300ERSF “Big Twin”?
The Boeing 777-300ERSF is the first passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion program for the 777-300ER, developed by Israel Aerospace Industries in partnership with GECAS (now part of AerCap). Often marketed as “The Big Twin,” it’s designed to offer 777F-like performance with even more volume and lower trip costs than older four-engine freighters.
Key highlights of the 777-300ERSF concept include:
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A stretched 777-300ER fuselage with a new main-deck cargo door and full freighter interior
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Payload capability of roughly 100+ tons with a range in the mid-4000-nm bracket, depending on configuration and mission profile
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Twin-engine efficiency that significantly reduces fuel burn and emissions versus classic 747 freighters
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Compatibility with standard widebody cargo handling systems and pallets, making it easy to integrate into existing operations
The type received its FAA and Israeli CAAI certification on August 31, 2025, and entered commercial service in mid-September, opening a new chapter for high-capacity twin-engine cargo aircraft.
Who Are Fly Meta & Air Atlanta Europe?
Fly Meta Leasing Co., Ltd is a Hong Kong-based aviation leasing and ACMI/CMI solutions provider, focusing on flexible capacity for airlines and logistics players that need lift but don’t necessarily want to own or operate aircraft themselves. The 777-300ERSF fits that model perfectly, offering a lot of metal for integrators, e-commerce operators, and ad-hoc charter customers.
Operations for this first aircraft will be handled by Air Atlanta Europe, part of the broader Air Atlanta brand. Air Atlanta’s story stretches back to 1986, when Air Atlanta Icelandic was founded and began flying Boeing 707s for charter clients. Since then, the group has become one of the best-known ACMI and charter specialists in the world, operating widebodies on behalf of airlines and cargo customers worldwide.
Air Atlanta Europe, established in 2021 with a Maltese AOC, allows the group to serve EU-based demand more flexibly. Under the Hungary Air brand, this 777-300ERSF will slot into a global widebody network that already includes experience with types like the 747 and 777, giving Fly Meta a proven operating platform from day one.
Why This Delivery Matters For The Cargo Market
The arrival of Fly Meta’s first 777-300ERSF is more than just another freighter joining the global fleet:
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More capacity, fewer engines: The 777-300ERSF offers near-747-400F volume with just two engines instead of four, improving fuel efficiency and easing maintenance and engine-support challenges.
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P2F momentum: As long-haul passenger 777-300ERs age out of frontline passenger service, conversions like this help extend airframe life while meeting booming demand for dedicated cargo lift.
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Flexible leasing model: With Fly Meta owning the aircraft and Air Atlanta Europe operating it under CMI, cargo customers can plug into a turnkey 777-class freighter solution without heavy capital outlay.
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Network utility: The Big Twin’s combination of payload and range makes it ideal for high-density trunk routes—think transatlantic, Europe–Asia, or Middle East–Asia—where volume and efficiency matter more than ultra-long range.
As more 777-300ERSFs roll out over the next few years, they’re likely to become a familiar sight at major cargo hubs, gradually replacing older, less efficient freighters.
Bottom Line
AerCap’s delivery of the first 777-300ERSF to Fly Meta, with operations handled by Air Atlanta Europe under the Hungary Air brand, is a significant milestone for the growing “Big Twin” conversion program.
The aircraft combines twin-engine efficiency with near-jumbo-jet volume, offering cargo operators and lessors a compelling replacement for aging four-engine fleets. With two more 777-300ERSFs due to follow by 2026, Fly Meta and Air Atlanta are positioning themselves as early movers in what’s likely to become one of the most important widebody freighter types of the coming decade.
