Qatar Airways Cargo Takes Delivery of Three More Boeing 777 Freighters

Qatar Airways Cargo has taken delivery of three brand new Boeing 777 freighters.

The airline's freighter fleet now consists of two Boeing 747 freighters, 24 Boeing 777 Freighters and four Airbus A330 freighters.

Qatar Airways Cargo will introduce these freighters on its long haul scheduled routes and will also operate them as cargo charters, supporting global trade and the movement of time and temperature sensitive goods.

Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Mr. Akbar Al Baker, said, “With the arrival of these new freighters, we are injecting much needed capacity in the market helping support global supply chains at a critical time during the pandemic. The added capacity will enable us to support the logistics around the COVID19 vaccination which is projected to be one of the greatest logistical challenges for the industry.

“The 777F’s fuel-efficiency, long range and high capacity will support our airline to be more sustainable and operate additional non-stop flights to further destinations around the world, facilitating the movement of time and temperature sensitive goods. With our investments in innovation and fleet, we are able to fulfil our customers’ logistical requirements and support the continuity of global trade.”

The Boeing 777 freighter, powered by two GE90-110B1 engines, has a revenue payload capability of more than 102 metric tonnes. It can fly 4,970 nautical miles (9,200 kilometers) and carry a full payload of 224,900 lbs (102,010 kgs) at general cargo market densities (more than 10 pounds per cubic foot).

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