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Turkish Airlines orders four Boeing 777Fs in response to growing global demand

Aerotime

Turkish Airlines has placed an order with Boeing for four 777 Freighters with the airline citing a growing global demand for cargo services as the catalyst. “The 777 Freighter’s payload capacity, range and flexibility will enable Turkish Airlines to deliver exceptional customer service while maximizing operational efficiency.”

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National Airlines Selects Four Boeing 777 Freighters to Expand Global Fleet

World Airline News

Currently the longest-range twin-engine freighter with unrivaled payload capacity, the 777 Freighter will help maximize the airline’s commercial cargo service and boost market share across its global operations. This capability enables operators to fly more freight on more nonstop routes with better operating economics.

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Pitching In On The Airlift: A First Timer’s Account

AV Web

In my mind, I knew that other airplanes had more capacity – my friend Kim and her husband Nick had just flown a few missions in their DeHavilland Beaver, and a trio of C-47s had made runs to some of the communities in need. As the volunteers emptied my airplane, my hopes of sticking around for a few days of missions faded.

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Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Boeing 707

Vintage Aviation News

With civilian and military customers seeking more payload capacity, the fuselage was widened to 144 inches for five-abreast seating, but Boeing’s main rival in the airline industry, Douglas Aircraft, promised six-abreast seating for their upcoming DC-8 jetliner which was to have a fuselage width of 147 in.

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Boeing 777: Features, Seat Maps, and Travel Tips

Airspeed Junkie

Key Takeaways The Boeing 777, a versatile twin-engine aircraft, has been pivotal in long-haul travel and is known for its capacity to efficiently transport both passengers and cargo. Overview of Boeing 777 The Boeing 777, often referred to as the ‘Triple Seven,’ is a testament to the ingenuity and innovation of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

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Northern Pacific Airways Unveils First Aircraft

NYC Aviation

After most airlines retired or began a phase-out of the 757 from their fleets, the type has been seeing a common second life in cargo operations. Their first airplane is registered N627NP. So how did the 757 land at NPA’s passenger outfit? The tail of the aircraft, showing the N627NP registration.

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The Junkers revival, Sweden scraps aviation taxes & more (The Allplane Newsletter #165)

All Plane

Could, one day, flying airplanes become something akin to driving a car? This one is for cargo only (with a payload of 40kg), the next one should be for passengers as well, particularly for emergency missions. There’s a new episode of the Podcast! LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE TO FIND OUT!

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