News / National seeks more 747-400Fs as charter clients demand nose-loaders

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On-demand charters have proved pivotal in supporting B747 freighter operations at National Airlines Cargo – but availability of the type is limited so the carrier might look elsewhere for future acquisitions, it revealed.

National still plans to add more 747s, particularly factory-built 747Fs. Currently, it operates three 747-400s with nose-loader capabilities, including one extended range variant, and six 747-400BCFs.

“We want to add more factory-built freighters in the coming months,” Nihal Wickrema, VP strategy and revenue optimisation, told The Loadstar.

“Unfortunately, there is ...