What Happened
Longest Commercial Boeing 777 Freighter Flight Ever Operated
National Airlines has set a new record for the longest commercial Boeing 777 Freighter flight, flying a cargo of thrust-reverser parts from Prestwick, Scotland to Melbourne, Australia nonstop. The 9,849-nautical-mile flight, which took 19 hours and 23 minutes, was operated on behalf of Jetstar to repair a grounded 787-8 Dreamliner. This achievement demonstrates the capabilities of the 777 Freighter and highlights the importance of timely cargo delivery in the aviation industry, as reported by National Airlines and other sources, including AeroTime and Simple Flying.