The cargo division of Qatar Airways will introduce the first 747 freighter to its fleet Aug. 1.
Qatar Airways announced its cargo division will introduce the first 747 freighter to its fleet Aug. 1.
The B747-400BCF will provide 112.5 tons of capacity and is equipped with a wide cargo door that allows for cargo to be loaded more efficiently.
The airline will introduce a B747-400F with a nose loading door that will replace the B747-400BCF in Oct. 2015 to offer even more flexibility.
The 747F is one of the largest palletised cargo aircraft available, and has the ability to transport freight of all kinds with a temperature control range from 4 degrees Celsius to 30 degrees Celsius (39.2 degrees Fahrenheit to 80 degrees Fahrenheit). It is suitable for long haul flights up to 10 hours and provides both belly freight capacity and main cargo deck capacity.
Qatar Airways Cargo currently operates a fleet of eight B777Fs and six A330Fs.
Qatar Airways Cargo introduces new freighter
