First of three B777 Freighters joins Qatar's fleet

The first Boeing 777 Freighter to enter Qatar Airways' fleet has been placed into service after the Doha-based carrier took delivery of the aircraft on 17 May. "The 777 Freighter will expand on the great track record that Qatar Airways' 777 passenger airplanes have established," said Marlin Dailey, vice president of sales for Boeing Commercial Airplanes. Qatar Airways ordered three 777 Freighters in May 2006, for deployment on Far East and European routes.Qatar Airways currently operates 17 passenger 777s.