Network Airline Management adds fifth Boeing 747 freighter to cargo fleet

Network Airline Management has added a Boeing 747-400BCF to its cargo fleet, taking the total to five Boeing 747 freighters. The aircraft entered service in July 2026 and is based at the company’s main hub at Liège Airport in Belgium, where it will support charter and scheduled cargo operations.

The newly added freighter, registration 9H-AKA, previously flew for Saudia Cargo, EVA Air and Air Atlanta Icelandic. It is operated by Air Atlanta Europe and brings additional payload capacity, long-range capability and main-deck loading flexibility to NAM’s fleet.

The expansion comes as the cargo operator responds to rising demand for large-capacity lift across its international network. The 747-400BCF will be used for general cargo, oversized freight and specialised shipments, while recent flights to N’Djamena and Nairobi indicate the aircraft is already being deployed on long-haul African services.