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 provide logistic support to deliver urgent medical goods to the Kingdom in order to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 as part of its continued efforts.”
The aircraft started the freighter services in September after all licenses had been obtained, flight schedules prepared and proper enhancements were put in place.
Since the emergence of CO- VID-19, Saudia Cargo has taken numerous measures to ensure cargo operations continue to run efficiently and provide high-quality logistic services. The company increased air freight services to many global destinations and markets covering the Middle East, Europe, Africa, Asia, and the US. It announced on March 25 the operation of pas- senger planes that were converted into cargo aircraft to increase capacity after complying with preventive and safety measures for crews on board.
Saudia Cargo fleet consists of seven Boeing aircraft, which include four Boeing 777 and three Boeing 747-400F.