Qatar Airways Cargo has launched an Aerospace service to provide components logistics for the aviation, defence, and space technology sectors.
It is aimed at manufacturers, freight forwarders and partners working with commercial airlines, as well as those serving the defence and space technology sectors. The carrier says that its service is unique in that it moves not only traditional aircraft on ground items such as aircraft engines and spares but also other critical parts and components such as avionics, electric propulsion equipment, airframe interiors and landing gear.
It adds that it is the only air cargo carrier to introduce bespoke, shock absorbing 20-ft and 40-ft engine transport dollies at its hub in Doha, capable of carrying up to 20,000kg. It is also expert in floating loading techniques for engines which minimises ground time and expedites aircraft turnaround.
Aerospace is available across the entire Qatar Airways Cargo network, and comes with the highest loading priority, a dedicated handling team and Control. Dedicated special loads team will respond to customer enquiries on the loadability of aerospace equipment within 45 minutes.
The network of 28 Boeing 777 freighters and 230 belly-hold passenger aircraft offer tail-to-tail transfers in as little as four hours and, where required, ad hoc charter operations can be arranged.