Emirates SkyCargo became the first airline cargo carrier to place a converted Boeing 777-300ERSF into commercial service on 30 June 2026. The aircraft, registered A6-EBK, entered operations on a Hong Kong to Dubai flight carrying over 100 tonnes of cargo, leveraging 811 m³ of volume. This 20.4-year-old former passenger jet was converted in May 2026, marking the first commercial use of IAI’s 777-300ERSF variant globally. The deployment supports Emirates’ fleet expansion amid rising e-commerce demand, adding to five Boeing 777-F production freighters delivered since March 2026. The move sets a precedent for operators considering cost-effective passenger-to-freighter conversions to meet long-haul capacity needs across the sector.