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MSC Air Cargo Drives Boeing 777-8F Backlog Past 80 Jets
Global shipping giant MSC has officially stepped forward to claim a previously unidentified order for five Boeing 777-8F freighters. This commitment, revealed during the Farnborough International Airshow, pushes the manufacturer's firm order book for the next-generation cargo jet past the 80-airframe milestone. The massive twin-engine aircraft aims to replace aging legacy fleets ahead of looming international emission limits taking effect later this decade. For aviators eyeing the cargo sector, this growing backlog signals long-term career stability on heavy international freight routes.