Another Boeing 747 Freighter To Join Rayyan Air

[Abbas Ali]

According to www.aerotransport.org, Rayyan Air is going to add second Boeing 747 freighter in its fleet.

Here's basic info about Boeing 747 freighter which is expected to join Rayyan Air. The aircraft is powered with General Electric engines.

Aircraft Type: Boeing 747-243F (SCD)
Construction Number: 22545
Line Number: 545
Year Built: 1981
First Operator: Alitalia Cargo with Italian registration I-DEMR

In 2004, this particular aircraft was operated by AirBridgeCargo with Anguilla registration VP-BIA.

In 2007, it was seen operated by Cargo B Airlines with Belgian registration OO-CBB.

Following photo taken on February 21, 2010 of the same aircraft at Liege Airport, Belgium, shows it in Cargo B Airlines livery with USA registration N545SG.

Click here to see large photo.

Presently, Rayyan Air is operating 1987-built Boeing 747-21AC (SCD) construction number 23652 powered with General Electric engines and registered in Pakistan as AP-BIB.

Here's January 25, 2010 photo of Rayyan Air's first Boeing 747 freighter registered in Pakistan as AP-BIB.

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Abbas

[PK777]

What kind of cargo do Rayyan air specialise in? Must be doing quite well to get another 747!

[Pineapple]

If its cargo flying out of Pakistan then it must be mostly agriculture and fish. Since Pakistan is agriculture-based economy. Our mangoes, oranges are famous around the world

[Abbas Ali]

Pakistani export items include fruits, vegetables, textile/leather products, rugs/carpets, sports equipment, medical instruments etc.

Pakistani imports include items like heavy machinery etc.

It's also quite possible that Rayyan Air Boeing 747 based at Karachi manage to get contracts to transport various cargo items between other countries of the region.

Abbas

[raihans]

Here's January 25, 2010 photo of Rayyan Air's first Boeing 747 freighter registered in Pakistan as AP-BIB.

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Today, saw this aircraft parked at Kuwait International Airport. Have taken a few pics before i left for my duty, will post in coming days.

[raihans]

here you go, AP-BIB at Kuwait Intl.

[cheetah]

N545SG now AP-BIO arrived in KHI last night.

[Abbas Ali]

^ Thank you for the info, I really appreciate it very much.

Abbas

[Aer Pakistan]

as per my information they are carrying NATO stuff and new aircarft reg is AP-BIO arrived from indonasia.

[raza]

I think Rayyan Air was the first aircraft to land at Dubai World Central

[AN]

The 2nd 747 was parked in KHI yesterday. thursday the 29th july.

[Abbas Ali]

I think Rayyan Air was the first aircraft to land at Dubai World Central

Rayyan Air Boeing 747-21AC (SCD) registration AP-BIB was one of first three inaugural cargo flights to land at Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), Jebel Ali, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on June 27, 2010 and the aircraft received water cannon salute after landing at that airport.

Here's photo of AP-BIB getting water cannon salute at Dubai World Central - Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) on June 27, 2010.


Photo Source: www.express.com.pk

Abbas

[qjfunk]

Beautiful !

[Abbas Ali]

AP-BIO arrived from indonasia.

You're right Ali, this Boeing 747 (c/n 22545) was seen stored under US registration N545SG at Soekarno–Hatta International Airport, Tangerang, Indonesia, in February 2010.

Abbas

[Abbas Ali]

Rayyan Air Boeing 747-243F (SCD) registered in Pakistan as AP-BIO photographed at Findel International Airport (LUX / ELLX), Luxembourg, on September 18, 2010.


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Abbas