FLEET - Challenge Group took delivery of its first B777-300ERSF conversion, on lease from AerCap

Delivery Date: The aircraft landed in Malta (MLA) from Tel Aviv (TLV) on February 24, 2026, wearing full Challenge Group colors.
Significance: This is the first of six 777-300ERSFs Challenge Group plans to add to its fleet by 2027, making it the first operator of this conversion type in Europe.
Registration & Operations: The aircraft is registered on the Maltese AOC (9H) and is scheduled to enter commercial service in March 2026.

The 777-300ERSF is a passenger-to-freighter conversion developed by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) in partnership with AerCap, capable of carrying approximately 100 metric tons of payload.

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