ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — National Airlines has taken delivery of its fourth Boeing 777-200 Freighter, N798CA, at Boeing’s Everett production facility in Washington, marking another significant milestone in the airline’s continued fleet expansion and global cargo growth.
The arrival of N798CA further strengthens National Airlines’ ability to provide long-haul, high-capacity and flexible cargo solutions to customers across the globe. The airline’s fleet now includes four Boeing 777-200 Freighters, alongside nine Boeing 747-400 freighters and A330-300 and A330-200 passenger aircraft.
The newest addition will enter commercial service shortly after delivery. The aircraft’s entry into service further expands National’s capacity to connect major cargo markets and support time-critical, specialized and high-value shipments across international trade lanes.
“The delivery of N798CA represents another important milestone in National Airlines’ growth and fleet strategy,” said Christopher Alf, Chairman, National Airlines. “With four Boeing 777 Freighters now part of our fleet, we have significantly enhanced our long-haul cargo capabilities and our ability to respond to the evolving needs of our customers. We greatly appreciate our partnership with Boeing, GE and all the associated teams whose collaboration and commitment made the successful delivery of these four B777 Freighters possible. These aircraft will help us to offer renewed transportation solutions and create greater opportunities across the global supply chain network.”
The Boeing 777-200 Freighter is designed for long-haul cargo operations, combining substantial payload capacity, extended range and operational efficiency. Its large main-deck cargo door and flexibility make it well suited for a broad range of cargo, including time-sensitive shipments, industrial equipment, pharmaceuticals, e-commerce, humanitarian supplies and other specialized freight. National Airlines’ Boeing 777 Freighters are capable of carrying more than 100 tonnes of cargo or flying nearly 5,000 nautical miles nonstop subject to cargo load.
About National Airlines
Established in 1991, National Air Cargo, Inc. provides premium global end-to-end logistics, freight forwarding, and charter airline services. National Airlines, the airline division of the company, is a U.S. FAA-certificated Part 121 air carrier operating a fleet of nine Boeing 747-400 freighters, four Boeing 777-200 freighters, and three passenger aircraft, including the Airbus A330-300 and A330-200.
The company provides on-demand commercial cargo and passenger charter services to more than 450 airports worldwide. From humanitarian relief missions to time-critical shipments, National Airlines delivers customized air cargo charter solutions for customers across the defense, e-commerce, automotive, energy, high-tech, fashion, pharmaceutical, oil and gas, and space technology sectors.
With offices and operational hubs in Buffalo, Orlando, Houston, Chicago, Frankfurt, Madrid, Amsterdam, Dubai, Bengaluru, Kuala Lumpur, Tokyo, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Taipei, National manages seamless global operations anytime, anywhere, always.
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