Qatar Airways Cargo has been named the 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, said as the launch customer of the Mammoth 777-200LRMF converted freighter, the airfreight carrier 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," he said. 

"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. 

Qatar Airways Cargo noted that 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," Bill Tarpley, CEO of Mammoth, said.

"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."

The Mammoth 777-200LRMF features the 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.