Cargo division of Qatar Airways flies high after expanding its fleet to 22 freighters
Qatar Airways has in recent times been focusing its attention more on mass transportation of cargo to and from different parts of the world.
The national airlines’ capacity got a huge boost recently after they took delivery of the 13th Boeing 777 freighter at its home base in Doha, reported Gulf Times.
Qatar Airways has now become the world’s third-largest international cargo carrier with a total fleet of 22 freighters including eight Airbus A330F, 13 Boeing 777F and one Boeing 747-8F.
“We’re excited to take delivery of the newest freighter just days after our first Boeing 747-8F nose loader freighter joined the fleet, and at a time when we’re increasing our capacity and frequencies as part of our network expansion strategy,” Qatar Airways Chief Officer Cargo Ulrich Ogiermann was quoted as saying by The Peninsula.
“The new freighters will be deployed on long haul routes in scheduled services and will further boost QR Charter services, allowing us to provide bespoke air charter services for various industries, including the industrial and oil and gas sectors,” he added.
Qatar Airways Cargo received delivery of its first Boeing 777 freighter in 2010, and today the cargo carrier operates a fleet of 13 Boeing 777 freighters on long-haul routes to the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific and select destinations in Africa, reported Qatar Tribune.
With a payload capacity of more than 100 metric tonnes, the Boeing 777F is capable of flying 9,070km.
The aircraft range capability translates into significant savings for cargo operators as it requires fewer stops and associated landing fees, less congestion at transfer hubs, lower cargo handling costs and shorter cargo delivery times.
