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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).

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Qatar Airways expands Oceania footprint with Melbourne–Auckland launch; additional NW26 service increases filed

Qatar Airways has launched plans for Melbourne–Auckland service starting December 2026, positioning the carrier to directly challenge incumbents on the high-profile trans-Tasman market. In its Northern winter 2026/27 filings, the airline also revised Oceania routing and frequencies. Separately, Air Niugini will resume Port Moresby–Auckland flights 3x weekly on Nov. 17, 2026, returning to a route last served in 1998.

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Qatar Airways Cargo shifts Polish gateway as slot allocation changes

Qatar Airways Cargo is switching its Polish gateway after slot-related adjustments, according to ch-aviation reporting. The move underscores how airport scheduling and runway/terminal capacity constraints can quickly reshape cargo network decisions for long-haul operators serving Europe via Poland.

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Lawsuit alleges Qatar Airways flight attendant served allergic passenger sandwich that triggered fatal anaphylaxis on ultra-long

A family from Dresher, Pennsylvania, has filed a lawsuit against Qatar Airways alleging a teenage passenger died mid-flight on the Doha–New York JFK route after a sandwich served by a flight attendant allegedly contained an ingredient the victim was severely allergic to. The suit claims the incident triggered severe anaphylactic shock.

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Trump swaps the new VC-25B “Bridge” Air Force One for the older 747-8 after international debut

President Trump’s interim Air Force One flew internationally on July 8, but plans to route it from Turkey to the U.K. were scrapped on short notice. Reports say the Secret Service discouraged use of the Qatari-donated VC-25B, highlighting ongoing questions about the pace and adequacy of retrofitting the new Boeing 747-8-based aircraft.

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BOC Aviation and Qatar Airways expand the A350-1000 partnership with a three-aircraft sale-and-leaseback

BOC Aviation has agreed to purchase and lease back three Airbus A350-1000 widebody aircraft to Qatar Airways under long-term operating leases. The transaction deepens the lessor–Gulf carrier relationship through a sale-and-leaseback structure tied to the A350-1000 fleet.

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Pre-delivery test flight scrutinizes Qatar Airways Cargo converted Boeing 777-200LR’s low pass near Horseshoe Bay, Texas

A video of a converted Boeing 777-200LR freighter operated for final tests before delivery to Qatar Airways Cargo shows a controversial low-height flypast near Horseshoe Bay Resort Jet Center. Safety authorities could investigate the maneuver for flight-safety and operational compliance.

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Boeing 777 freighter’s dangerous low pass over Texas prompts operator clarifications

A Boeing 777-200LR freighter undergoing conversion drew attention after performing an extremely low pass over Horseshoe Bay, Texas, captured on video near the Horseshoe Bay Resort Jet Center runway. Mammoth Freighters issued clarifications, after footage reignited concerns over low-altitude maneuver risk during approach operations.