News / 737 freighters looking to be stars of Paris Air Show as orders pick up

Boeing's 737-800BCF at Paris Air Show 2019

The Paris Air Show is on – and freighter orders are starting to pick up.

This morning, Qatar Airways Cargo said it would increase its Boeing 777 freighter fleet by five, propelling it to the position of top cargo carrier. 

“It will increase our 777 freighter fleet by a full 25%… This is an order that will propel our growth and, I firmly believe, confirm us as the leading cargo operator in the world,” said Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker.  

Let’s hope Mr Al Baker’s management skills ...