Air Cargo Management

FIA 2024: Boeing receives 777F order from National Airlines

National Airlines has committed to place an order with Boeing for its first four 777 Freighters
photo_camera The 777Freighter can carry more freight than any other twin-engine cargo jet today. Credit: Boeing

National Airlines has committed to place an order with Boeing for its first four 777 Freighters to help boost the airline’s commercial cargo services and increase market share across its global operations.

Christopher Alf, chairman of National Airlines, said: “The order affirms our fleet growth plan as we enter into the next chapter of National.”

The order was announced at the UK’s 45th Farnborough International Airshow 2024. Once finalised, National Airlines’ first direct purchase of Boeing airplanes will be posted to Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website.

The 777F can fly farther (9,200km) and carry more freight (107 tonnes) than any other twin-engine cargo jet today, enabling operators to fly more freight on more non-stop routes with better operating economics.

Stephanie Pope, president and chief executive of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, said: “We appreciate National Airlines for its trust in Boeing and the 777 Freighter to grow the carrier’s global fleet and deliver greater value for its customers.

“With its cargo capacity, range and reliability, operators continue to rely on the 777 Freighter to build their future fleets, making it the best-selling freighter of all time.”

The 777Fs will join National Airline’s expanding fleet of nine 747-400 freighters. Designed to integrate seamlessly with existing 747 operations, the 777F allows carriers to easily transfer cargo between the two airplanes to streamline ground logistics and leverage additional cost savings through fleet commonality.

Boeing has delivered more than 270 777Fs to date.

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