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Multiple B777 freighter charters will operate in April and May supporting France in the fight against COVID-19
13 April 2020
Doha, Qatar – Qatar Airways Cargo is operating a large number of Boeing 777 freighters with a
capacity of 100 tonnes each between China and France for its customers with the first freighter
having commenced on 8 April. The freighters originate from Guangzhou and Shanghai and serve
as an air bridge to France, delivering essential cargo and humanitarian aid. The cargo carrier has
partnered with the French Embassy in Doha to support the French government and French
Ministry of Health in their fight against the deadly pandemic.
Mr. Guillaume Halleux, Chief Officer Cargo said, “Air freight plays a critical role in the global
response to the COVID-19 crisis, transporting time sensitive medical supplies and aid relief to
where they are needed. We are honored to be able to support France with a special flight
operated by a crew of French nationals.”
Qatar Airways Cargo’s Boeing 777 charters will transport essential goods like surgical masks,
FFP2 masks, respiratory machines, bottles for hydroalcoholic gel, and disposable hospital gowns
from manufacturers in China.
To support the demand of much needed medicines and essential goods in Europe amidst the
COVID-19 crisis, Qatar Airways Cargo operated numerous charters to multiple countries in
Europe last month. The carrier is reorganising its network and crew to prioritise medical supplies
and aid relief shipments.
Qatar Airways Cargo is also operating daily freight-only passenger flights to no less than six
destinations in China as well as six cities in India.
The carrier is working around the clock to ensure that importers and exporters can maintain supply
and demand of fresh produce and pharmaceuticals around the world through its cargo operations.
Qatar Airways Cargo continues to utlise its full freighter fleet as per schedule and operates bellyhold cargo flights to destinations where possible. A full list of belly-hold cargo destinations is
available at https://www.qatarairways.com/en/travel-alerts/COVID-19-update.html
To check the most updated schedules, please visit http://www.qrcargo.com/flightschedules
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