(MENAFN- The Peninsula) Qatar Airways (QA) Cargo will introduce the first 747 freighter to its expanding fleet on August 1 to further enhance its global on-demand charter services.
The B747-400BCF will complement the cargo airline's expanding freighter fleet providing 112.5 tonnes of capacity dedicated to worldwide charter services.
The aircraft is known for its loading flexibility and with a wide side cargo door, B747F can be loaded quickly and easily, irrespective of whether the load is made up of standard containers and pallets, or outsized cargo.
Ulrich Ogiermann, Chief Officer Cargo, QA, said: "QA Cargo is experiencing increased worldwide demand for quality charter services and growing local demand with significant infrastructure projects under way in Qatar that require outsized cargo capacity.
"The addition of B747 freighter will also provide greater flexibility to our global network by supplementing our scheduled services as and when required."
The airline will welcome a B747-400F with a nose loading door to its fleet in October, replacing B747BCF to provide more flexibility to satisfy customers' oversized cargo transportation demands.
One of the largest palletised cargo aircraft available in the market, 747F will provide belly freight capacity and main cargo deck capacity with 39 ULD positions.
The pressurised cargo cabin means that the aircraft is suitable to transport freight of all kinds and can provide a temperature control range from four degrees C to 30 degrees.
Livestock and horses, perishables, heavy machinery, oversized equipment, oil and gas equipment, and humanitarian and relief aid can be transported worldwide on the aircraft suitable for long haul cargo flights of up to 10 hours.
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