Doha, Qatar – Qatar Airways Cargo has been named launch customer of the Mammoth Freighters 777-200LRMF and has finalised an agreement for five (5) aircraft with Jetran, LLC – a Horseshoe Bay, Texas-based leader in aircraft leasing, sales, and aviation services.

Mark Drusch, Chief Officer Cargo at Qatar Airways Cargo commented: “As the launch customer of the Mammoth 777-200LRMF converted freighter, Qatar Airways Cargo proudly continues to lead global trade as the world’s largest air freight carrier. This additional freighter capacity will be instrumental in advancing our fleet growth and expanding the premium cargo services we provide to customers worldwide. The growth of our fleet with the Mammoth 777s reflects our commitment to operating the largest freighter network and fleet in the industry.

Mammoth Freighters LLC (“Mammoth”) has also announced the successful completion of the initial test flight of its 777-200LRMF prototype freighter.  The prototype aircraft, now registered as N705DN, took to the skies following an extensive and rigorous conversion process at Mammoth’s modification partner facility, Aspire MRO, in Fort Worth, Texas. This achievement demonstrates the advanced capabilities of the Mammoth 777-200LRMF, designed to set new standards for productivity and economy in the long-range widebody freighter market.

“This milestone is the culmination of years of dedicated engineering, collaboration, and innovation. Our mission is to deliver one of the world’s most productive and economical long-range freighters, and today’s achievement is a testament to the hard work and expertise of our entire team and partners.” said Bill Tarpley, CEO of Mammoth. “We are also thrilled to announce Qatar Airways Cargo as the launch customer for our 777-200LRMF freighter. Their commitment reflects the long-term value and capabilities this aircraft offers.”

“Witnessing the successful completion of the 777-200LRMF’s initial test flight was both exciting and reassuring,” said Jetran’s CEO, Jordan Jaffe. “The aircraft exceeded expectations and reinforced our confidence in Mammoth’s engineering and conversion capabilities. We’re proud to have Qatar Airways Cargo play such a prominent role as launch customer for this groundbreaking program and look forward to its certification and entry into service.”

The Mammoth 777-200LRMF features the advanced Collins Aerospace cargo loading system, specifically optimized for the 777 passenger-to-freighter market. This system, developed over three years of close collaboration, ensures high levels of parts commonality and operational reliability—attributes already proven on 777 production freighters worldwide

Currently, Mammoth has seven (7) 777-200/-300 aircraft undergoing conversion: five (5) at Aspire MRO in Fort Worth, Texas, and two (2) at STS Aviation Services in Manchester, UK. The company holds firm orders for 35 freighter conversions across a diverse portfolio of customers.

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About Mammoth Freighters LLC

Mammoth Freighters LLC (Mammoth) was founded in December of 2020 – specifically to design, develop, convert, and support the development of passenger to freighter conversions. The launch type is the Boeing 777 (both the 200 LR and 300 ER variants). The Mammoth converted 777 is one of the most productive and economical 777 long range freighters in the world.

Mammoth, a Boeing Licensee for the Boeing 777, is developing a global production and conversion site network accommodating seven production lines which will include five production lines at Aspire MRO in Ft. Worth, Texas and two at STS Aviation Services UK Limited in Manchester, England with additional conversion capacity planned at other sites in Pacific Asia.

Mammoth is backed by private investment funds managed by Fortress Investment Group LLC and its affiliates. Mammoth is based in Fort Worth, Texas, with engineering offices in Rancho Bernardo, California and Seattle, Washington.

For more information, please visit: Mammoth777.com

About Jetran, LLC

Based in Horseshoe Bay, Texas, Jetran, LLC is a leader in fleet acquisition and optimization, Jetran offers unparalleled flexibility by segmenting large aircraft fleets into tailored packages. This allows our clients to acquire only the aircraft they need while preserving the advantages of fleet commonality. Our innovative approach exemplifies our expertise and dedication to delivering superior solutions in aviation.

For more information, visit: jetran.aero

About Qatar Airways Cargo

Qatar Airways Cargo, the world’s leading international air cargo carrier is based in Doha, Qatar. It services a global network of more than 60 freighter destinations and 170 passenger destinations utilization freighters and belly-hold passenger aircraft.

The airlines freighter fleet includes 28 Boeing 777 freighters and 230 belly-hold planes. It also has an extensive road feeder service (RFS) network. The cargo airline is the launch customer for the innovative Boeing 777-8F featuring advanced technology and 25 percent improvement in fuel efficiency and emissions, with the first delivery due to arrive in 2027.

As a market leader, the cargo carrier provides high operating standards for the transportation of cargo, with considerable investments in digitalization, products, facilities and services. Qatar Airways Cargo remains committed to sustainability and giving back to communities it serves through its sustainability program WeQare, build on the key pillars of sustainability: environment, society, economy, and culture.

For further information contact: Qatar Airways Cargo, Marketing and Communications Department:

Email: [email protected] 
Website: www.qrcargo.com