U.S. cargo operator National Airlines has placed an order with Boeing for Four Boeing 777 Freighter aircraft at the Farnborough International Airshow on July 22, 2024. The 777 freighter aircraft will supplement National Airlines fleet of nine Boeing 747-400 freighters allowing for streamlined fleet and logistic operations. While no route specifics have been announced, the ad hoc charter and cargo operator will take advantage of the 4,900 mile range the Boeing 777 Freighter has to offer.
Continued Demand For Freight Aircraft
Despite cargo demand as a whole seeing a decline in demand, orders for cargo aircraft remain strong at Boeing has received orders for the 777 Freighter from Western Global Airlines and Atlas Air back in 2023. Boeing projects that over the next 20 years 2,845 Boeing freighter aircraft will enter into service. To date Boeing has delivered 270 777 Freighters globally. 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 CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “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. “We are elated by this remarkable order of four Boeing 777 Freighters. This demonstrates our commitment to offering efficient, resourceful, and modern air freight 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.”