Qatar Airways Cargo

Qatar Airways touches down at Pittsburgh International Airport

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Qatar Airways Cargo’s Boeing 777 freighter has arrived at Pittsburgh International Airport to a grand water salute welcome in the presence of dignitaries, officials from Qatar Airways Cargo, Pittsburgh International Airport and media. The cargo carrier had launched Pittsburgh as its 13th freighter destination in the Americas.     Historically known for its robust steel industry, the manufacturing sector in ‘Steel City’ Pittsburgh has diversified over the years, with … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways touches down at Pittsburgh International Airport

Qatar Airways Cargo expands its fleet with a Boeing 777F

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Qatar Airways Cargo has taken delivery of its thirteenth Boeing 777F freighter at its home base - Hamad International Airport (HIA). Continuing its trajectory of rapid growth and expansion, the world’s third largest international cargo carrier’s fleet now includes 22 freighters, comprising eight Airbus A330F, 13 Boeing 777F and one Boeing 747-8F.     Qatar Airways chief officer Cargo, Ulrich Ogiermann, said: “We are excited to take delivery of the newest freighter just … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo expands its fleet with a Boeing 777F

First International Airline to commence freighter service to Pittsburgh

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Qatar Airways Cargo announces Pittsburgh as its latest freighter destination in the United States, making it the first international airline to commence freighter service to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Pittsburgh will be Qatar Airways Cargo’s fifth freighter destination in the Americas launched this year, strengthening the cargo carrier’s commitment to supporting the American air trade and supply chain industry.   Commenting on this milestone announcement, Qatar Airways Group chief … [Read more...] about First International Airline to commence freighter service to Pittsburgh

Qatar Airways Cargo arrives in Ohio

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Qatar Airways Cargo shipped over 100 tonnes of garments in collaboration with one of its major customers, EFL (Expo Freight), headquartered in Colombo, Sri Lanka, early this month. The garments were flown on a Boeing 777 freighter from Colombo to Rickenbacker International Airport in Columbus, Ohio for L Brands, the American fashion retailer based in Ohio. L Brands, formerly known as Limited Brands, is featured on the Fortune 500 list of companies.   The Boeing 777 freighter … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo arrives in Ohio

Qatar Airways Cargo transports 4,000 cows to support dairy demand

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Qatar Airways Cargo is pleased to announce that it has transported the country’s first two shipments of 230 Holstein cows from Europe on a Qatar Airways Cargo Boeing 777 freighter. These initial shipments are part of a 4,000-head herd that marks the launch of a completely new industry for the State of Qatar. Mr. Ulrich Ogiermann, Qatar Airways chief officer cargo said, “It is with utmost pride that we were given the opportunity to offer our expertise and services to support this momentous … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo transports 4,000 cows to support dairy demand

Qatar Cargo and DHL charter oil and energy equipment

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Qatar Airways Cargo transported over 80 tonnes of oil and energy equipment on board its Boeing 777 freighter for one of its major customers DHL Global Forwarding, the air and ocean freight specialist within Deutsche Post DHL.   The collaboration with DHL Global Forwarding inaugurates Qatar Airways first charter flight into Cabo Frio, an airport strategically located close to the most important oil region in Brazil. Through integrated planning and proper coordination between all … [Read more...] about Qatar Cargo and DHL charter oil and energy equipment