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Qatar Airways Cargo received three Boeing freighters 777 as the airline continues to build its cargo division with the world's largest and most efficient twin-engine freighter.
- The milestone also marks the delivery number 200 del Boeing 777 Freighter.
The triple delivery comes as air transport is playing a pivotal role amid the COVID-19 pandemic., including transportation of newly approved vaccines, and is expected to increase by more than 4% in the next two decades.
With the arrival of the trio of 777 freighters, Qatar Airways Cargo now operates 24 of this aircraft model along with two 747-8 freighters. As one of the world's leading air cargo carriers, Qatar's dedicated freighter fleet serves more than 60 freighter destinations around the world through its world-class Doha hub and also delivers cargo on the lower deck of passenger aircraft to an extensive network.
The 777 freighter can fly 4.970 nautical miles (9.200 kms) and carry a payload of 224.900 pounds (102.010 kg). The aircraft's long range translates into significant savings for operators such as Qatar Airways Cargo., as fewer stops reduce landing fees, the congestion, freight handling costs and delivery times.
«During these difficult times, Qatar Airways Cargo has been transporting humanitarian aid and medical items to those in need, and we are proud that their growing fleet of 777 Freighters is supporting such a commendable effort.", said Ihssane Mounir, Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing, The Boeing Company. "We deeply appreciate our long-standing partnership with Qatar Airways and their confidence in the 777 Freighters as the backbone of its expanding global air cargo operations ».
The 777 Freighter is now Boeing's best-selling freighter. Clients from all over the world have requested 242 Boeing 777 freighters since the program began in 2005, including a record of 45 units in 2018. Boeing, the market leader in air cargo aircraft, provides more than 90% of dedicated freighter capacity worldwide, including newly produced and converted freighters.
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