Qatar Airways Cargo transported 40 of the world’s most admired show jumping and dressage horses from Amsterdam to Las Vegas to participate in the International Federation of Equestrian Sports’ World Cup 2015 Finals. The B777F aircraft was especially chartered and equipped with air stables to allow the precious cargo to travel in comfort throughout the 11-hour flight. Each of the horses enjoyed Qatar Airways’ Business Class freighter experience sharing an air stall on board … [Read more...] about Qatar Air flies 40 horses to Las Vegas
Ulrich Ogiermann
Qatar Airways to start LAX freighter service
Qatar Airways Cargo will launch a new freighter service to Los Angeles from 4 April 2015. The twice-weekly B777 freighter service to Los Angeles will become Qatar Airways Cargo’s fourth US freighter destination alongside Houston, Chicago and Atlanta. The new addition will provide 100 tonnes of cargo capacity per flight, departing Doha on Wednesdays and Saturdays via Luxembourg and Mexico to Los Angeles International Airport. The LAX freighter will add to the current US … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways to start LAX freighter service
Qatar Airways Cargo to start Basel service
For its first new freighter service of 2015, Qatar Airways Cargo will launch twice weekly A330 freighter services to Basel, Switzerland, on 28 January 2015. The airline will also commence a “Pharma Express” service this month – the first of its kind in the industry, offering air freight to the pharmaceutical industry worldwide. The Pharma Express service will link two key pharma origins, Brussels and Basel, with the extensive Qatar Airways' network, via Doha, Qatar. … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo to start Basel service
Qatar to start freighter service to Ahmedabad
Qatar Airways Cargo is continuing its expansion programme in India with the launch of the seventh freighter destination in the country. Starting 3rd February, 2015, Qatar Airways Cargo will commence freighter services to Ahmedabad, the largest city in the state of Gujarat. The twice weekly A330 freighter service will depart Doha on Tuesdays and Fridays with a stop in Mumbai before heading to Ahmedabad. Departure from Ahmedabad to Doha is scheduled on the same day. Qatar Airways Cargo will … [Read more...] about Qatar to start freighter service to Ahmedabad
Qatar adds three freighter destinations
Qatar Airways Cargo has commenced operations to three new freighter destinations, Lagos, Accra and Guangzhou, with all three routes being served by the A330 freighter. Freighters to Lagos and Accra commenced on December 6. The twice weekly freighter service operates from Doha to Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos and then onward to Accra’s Kotoka International Airport, with a scheduled stop in Europe before returning to Doha. In addition, thrice-weekly direct freighters to … [Read more...] about Qatar adds three freighter destinations
Qatar Airways Cargo receives fourth A330 freighter
Qatar Airways Cargo took delivery of its fourth Airbus A330-200 freighter. The A330-200F has a payload capability of 70 metric tonnes and a range of up to 4,000 nm (7,400 km), and with its arrival adds even greater capacity to Qatar Airways Cargo’s rapidly expanding fleet. Ulrich Ogiermann, Qatar Airways chief officer cargo said: “We are delighted to receive our latest A330 freighter which will assist us in our growth by providing even more capacity and range for our customers, … [Read more...] about Qatar Airways Cargo receives fourth A330 freighter
