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Qatar Cargo adds Doha–Katowice Boeing 777F as freighter routes expand; SCAT signs for first 767-300ER(BCF) and Alaska doubles de

Qatar Airways Cargo has launched a twice-weekly seasonal Doha–Katowice freighter service using Boeing 777 freighters, bolstering Central Europe’s access to its global network. Separately, Alaska Airlines plans to add four 737-800BCF aircraft to raise its dedicated cargo fleet from five to nine, while Kazakhstan’s SCAT Airlines signed with Boeing for its first converted B767-300ER(BCF).

Discovered 2026-07-22T22:38:49.594523-07:00 | 2026-07-22T22:38:49.594523-07:00

Briefing

What Hype is tracking

Signals near-term capacity and network shifts for Central Europe and broader cargo markets, with Qatar adding a Doha–Katowice 777F frequency baseline of two weekly departures during the season.
Highlights sustained demand for converted freighters—Alaska’s move from five to nine dedicated aircraft (adding four 737-800BCF) and SCAT’s first dedicated 767-300ER(BCF) agreement—supporting the industry’s reliance on grounded/converted airframes.
Provides decision-relevant evidence of OEM involvement and delivery pipelines (Boeing freighter conversion/aircraft initiatives) that can affect availability, pricing and lead times across cargo fleets.

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