Qatar Airways Cargo took delivery of three brand new B-777Fs on New Year’s day, as it now counts 30 freighters in its fleet, including two B-747s, 24 B-777s and four A330 freighters. The air cargo carrier will operate these freighters on its long-haul scheduled routes and as cargo charters amidst the mammoth task of delivering vaccines. CEO Akbar Al Baker said they are injecting much needed capacity to helping support global supply chains at a critical time during the pandemic. “The … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways scores three new B777 freighters
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AirBridgeCargo deploys first 777 freighter on Trans-Siberian route
AirBridgeCargo has deployed its first Boeing 777 freighter, the largest twin-engine cargo plane, servicing the Trans-Siberian route with a payload of 106 tonnes. “2020 has put the air cargo at the front,” mentioned Igor Borisov, Director of Domodedovo airport, delivering much-needed medical cargo to combat COVID-19 spread. “We are positive that the new freighter type within AirBridgeCargo’s fleet will open new opportunities for other carriers operating to/from Domodedovo airport,” he … [Read more...] about AirBridgeCargo deploys first 777 freighter on Trans-Siberian route
Emirates SkyCargo adds Guadalajara to freighter network
Emirates SkyCargo will commence scheduled twice weekly cargo flights to Guadalajara (GDL) from the first week of October, a press release confirmed. This will be Emirates SkyCargo’s second cargo destination in Mexico and its 15th cargo destination in the Americas. The cargo flights to Mexico’s tech hub will be operated by Emirates’ Boeing 777-F aircraft with around 100 tonnes of cargo capacity per flight. Emirates SkyCargo started scheduled freighter services to Mexico City back … [Read more...] about Emirates SkyCargo adds Guadalajara to freighter network