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Qatar, Alaska, and SCAT expand freighter capacity with Boeing 777F, 737-800BCF, and 767-300(BCF)

Qatar Airways Cargo began twice-weekly Doha–Katowice service with Boeing 777 freighters, adding Central Europe access to its network. In parallel, Alaska Airlines is bringing four 737-800BCFs onboard (five-to-nine aircraft total), while Kazakhstan’s SCAT signed for its first dedicated freighter: a converted 767-300ER(BCF).

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

Briefing

What Hype is tracking

Network and fleet moves across three carriers change near-term freighter capacity and route options—Qatar’s Doha–Katowice link adds Central Europe connectivity at twice-weekly frequency.
The specific aircraft choices (777F for Qatar, 737-800BCF for Alaska, 767-300ER(BCF) for SCAT) signal how operators are balancing lift, range, and capacity by converting or deploying Boeing dedicated freighters.
Alaska’s plan to nearly double its dedicated cargo fleet (from five to nine 737-800BCFs) highlights competitive pressure in cargo capacity and may influence cargo rate and capacity decisions on the routes it serves.

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