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Old 17th Aug 2020, 15:24
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southside bobby
 
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QTR Cargo...

Yes but still interesting nonetheless on what maybe the cargo capacity obtained on each B773W into LHR/LGW...Is the seating retained or removed as ops appear to be scattered thru quite a few airframes,if retaining the seats then they are possibly packed with boxes between the seats with net restraint as has been developed by certain airlines.If this is the case perhaps the operation does not require more specialist cargo handling/loading equipment only supervision.

It is quite a substantial 772F op into STN overall & tho pretty much a combined service BAWC did indeed mount the same operation onward to HKG thru various European airports from STN which QTR still fly.

As has been explained then QTR are consolidating LHR/LGW cargo too but at DOH in this instance.

The A330F service has a history of rotating between STN & LHR with preCovid ops in the Summer operated to STN due slot constraints at LHR.

Noted earlier a A330F was booked into STN today...The A330F operation is not on behalf of BA World Cargo however.

It is an industry given that LHR obviously is the busiest in terms of lower deck cargo.

The irony is that as with virtually everything the UK PLC & with supplies in this instance is reliant on foreign involvement.

The Qatar Sovereign Wealth Fund owning a percentage of LHR LTD & IAG & providing the lift too.


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