EVERETT, Wash., January 1, 2021 / PRNewswire / – Qatar Airways Cargo delivered three Boeing [NYSE:BA] 777 Fighters as the airline continues to build its product division with the world’s largest and most capable twin-engine incinerator. The milestone also marks 200th 777 Guards to be delivered.
The triple delivery comes as airborne products play an important role in the midst of COVID-19 pandemics – including the transport of newly licensed vaccines – and it is expected to increase by more than 4% over the next two decades.
With the advent of the 777 Freighters trio, Qatar Airways Cargo now operates 24 of this aircraft model along with two 747-8 Guards. As one of the world’s leading carriers of air freight, Qatar’s A dedicated rescue fleet serves more than 60 cheaper destinations worldwide throughout its globe Doha hub and also delivers goods on the deck of passenger flight to an extensive network.
“With the advent of these new fights, we are injecting more market capacity that is sorely needed during the pandemic. The increased capacity will allow us to support logistics around the COVID vaccine. -19, which is expected to be one of the biggest supply challenges for the industry, ”said Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, Soillse Mr. Akbar Al Baker. “With our investments in innovation and fleet, we can meet the supply requirements of our customers and enable global trade continuity.”
The 777 Freighter can fly 4,970 nautical miles (9,200 kms) and carry a payload of 224,900 pounds (102,010 kg). The long range of the aircraft translates into huge savings for operators such as Qatar Airways Cargo as fewer stops reduce landing taxes, congestion, freight handling costs and delivery times.
“In these challenging times, Qatar Airways Cargo has been transporting humanitarian relief and medical supplies to those in need, and we are proud to have their growing fleet of 777 Freighters ‘support a commendable effort, “he said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president, Sales and Commercial Marketing, The Boeing Company. “We greatly value our long-standing partnership with Qatar Airways and the confidence in the 777 Freighters as the backbone of their extensive air cargo operations. “
The 777 Freighter is now Boeing’s top retail. Customers from around the world have ordered 242 777 Freighters since the program began in 2005, bringing the top 45 units in 2018. Boeing, the market leader in air cargo aircraft , providing more than 90% of the special serving capacity worldwide, including new production and modified fighters.
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