National Airlines takes delivery of its first Boeing 777-200 freighter
The airline is also preparing for the deliveries of three B777-200 freighters in the coming months.
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US-based global cargo airline National Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 777-200 freighter at the Boeing Everett facility in Seattle, part of its $800-million order for four B777Fs made at the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2024.
The airline is also preparing for the deliveries of three B777-200 freighters in the coming months.
“A heartfelt thank you to our partners at Boeing, our valued customers, and every member of National Airlines and National Air Cargo who made this significant milestone possible,” reads the LinkedIn post from the company. “With enhanced range, efficiency, and capacity, the B777F strengthens our ability to serve global markets and deliver expanding service opportunities to our customers worldwide.”
The Boeing 777 twin-engine, long-range freighter aircraft complements the existing National Airlines fleet with a range of 9,200km (4,970nmi) and can carry a maximum payload of 102 tonnes (224,900 lb).
Along with these aircraft orders, the airline had also purchased eight GE90-110B engines, which will be used to power its four Boeing 777 freighters. Following the induction of its first Boeing 777 freighter, National Airlines now operates a fleet of 14 aircraft, comprising nine Boeing 747-400 freighters and four passenger aircraft.
Video: National Airlines' first B777-200 freighter captured during its test flights in March 2026. "First of four B777 freighters is set to join charter missions soon, offering our customers an enhanced solution to support their evolving business requirements," the airline wrote in the X post.