Unfamiliar Boeing 777-300ER Makes A Landing In Charlotte

Unfamiliar Boeing 777-300ER Makes A Landing In Charlotte

The air cargo business, buffeted by the pandemic, suffered a historic decline in 2020 but continues to show signs of resilience. In January 2021, cargo demand returned to the pre-Covid 19 levels it reached in January 2019, the International Air Transport Association reported Tuesday. IATA said January demand also showed strong month-to-month growth over December 2020 levels. An anecdotal sign of cargo market adaptability occurred at Charlotte Douglas International Airport in February, when Qatar Airways Boeing BA 777 cargo flights made two visits, believed to be the only times Qatar has ever flown to Charlotte. Both flights arrived in February, with the second arriving on Feb. 23rd. They originated in Bangkok and made technical stops at London Stansted, a Qatar Airways representative said. "They were charter flights and were operated by our Boeing 777-300ER passenger aircraft carrying freight only," he said. "The flights were carrying general cargo good used in manufacturing." No additional Charlotte flights are currently scheduled. While the overall 2020 passenger count at Charlotte was down 46% from the previous year, cargo declined just 0. 3% to 104, 340 tons. During 2020, international cargo fell 85%, but domestic gained 16% to about 102, 000 tons. In the fall,