New Boeing 747-400F freighter joins Saudia Cargo fleet

New Boeing 747-400F freighter joins Saudia Cargo fleet

Saudia Cargo has added a Boeing 747-400F freighter to enhance the logistic capacity of its fleet, bringing the total number of its Boeing aircraft to seven. The company said the new aircraft will boost its cargo and supply operations and help meet the significant surge in demand for medicines, medical and preventive equipment and other goods.Omar Hariri, CEO of Saudia Cargo, said: “We have taken practical steps to guarantee the smooth continuity of cargo and supply opera- tions to and from the Kingdom ever since the flights, excluding cargo and evacuation, were suspended due to COVID-19. Today, flights have been resumed but to a certain degree. Once the new freighter is put into operation, it will increase the operation and cargo capacity and help the company meet its targets and