FLORIDA-BASED carrier national Airlines ordered four Boeing 777 freighters for the first time, reports London's Air Cargo News.
The airline currently operates nine Boeing 747-400Fs. The newbuild 777Fs will help the airline modernize its fleet, increase cargo capacity and fly long haul routes.
'We are elated by this remarkable order of four Boeing 777 Freighters. This demonstrates our commitment to offering efficient, resourceful, and modern air freights services to support our global customers' increasing transportation demands,' said Christopher Alf, chairman of National Airlines.
'The order affirms our fleet growth plan as we enter into the next chapter of National. We sincerely appreciate the support by Boeing and all its associated teams in this journey ahead.'
National Airlines offers global cargo charter options for direct shippers, multinational manufacturers, e-commerce organizations, entertainment groups and government agencies.
As well as cargo charter services, National Airlines offers passenger charter services, ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance & Insurance) and CMI (Crew, Maintenance & Insurance) services globally.
The carrier is part of National Air Cargo. Besides US regional hubs in Buffalo, New York; Orlando, Florida; and Chicago, Illinois, National has operational hubs located in Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Madrid, Dubai, Afghanistan, Djibouti, Bahrain, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai.
'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,' said Stephanie Pope, president and chief executive of Boeing.
'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 twin-engine 777F has a revenue payload of 102 tonnes and a range of 9,200 km. This range and payload capability allows operators to offer more long-range, nonstop flights to connect key markets without refuelling.
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The airline currently operates nine Boeing 747-400Fs. The newbuild 777Fs will help the airline modernize its fleet, increase cargo capacity and fly long haul routes.
'We are elated by this remarkable order of four Boeing 777 Freighters. This demonstrates our commitment to offering efficient, resourceful, and modern air freights services to support our global customers' increasing transportation demands,' said Christopher Alf, chairman of National Airlines.
'The order affirms our fleet growth plan as we enter into the next chapter of National. We sincerely appreciate the support by Boeing and all its associated teams in this journey ahead.'
National Airlines offers global cargo charter options for direct shippers, multinational manufacturers, e-commerce organizations, entertainment groups and government agencies.
As well as cargo charter services, National Airlines offers passenger charter services, ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance & Insurance) and CMI (Crew, Maintenance & Insurance) services globally.
The carrier is part of National Air Cargo. Besides US regional hubs in Buffalo, New York; Orlando, Florida; and Chicago, Illinois, National has operational hubs located in Frankfurt, Amsterdam, Madrid, Dubai, Afghanistan, Djibouti, Bahrain, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Hong Kong and Shanghai.
'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,' said Stephanie Pope, president and chief executive of Boeing.
'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 twin-engine 777F has a revenue payload of 102 tonnes and a range of 9,200 km. This range and payload capability allows operators to offer more long-range, nonstop flights to connect key markets without refuelling.
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