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Boeing 777F Sets Non-Stop Commercial Cargo Distance Record

11 Aug. 17:17

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A Boeing 777F freighter operated by National Airlines has established a new distance record for non-stop commercial cargo flights, completing a 16,986-kilometer route from Prestwick, Scotland, to Melbourne, Australia, in 19 hours and 23 minutes. 

This flight surpassed the distance of Airbus's recent test flight between Toulouse and Melbourne by approximately 98 kilometers. Unlike the Airbus milestone, National Airlines executed this leg as a standard revenue-generating commercial cargo service. 

The extreme range was facilitated by a minimal payload consisting of a single pallet containing General Electric GEnx engine spare parts bound for a Jetstar Boeing 787-8 undergoing maintenance. The light load enabled the aircraft to maximize its fuel capacity. 

While setting a distance milestone, the flight did not exceed the duration record set in 2019 by a Qantas Boeing 787-9, which flew for 19 hours and 30 minutes from London to Sydney carrying 50 passengers. The record-breaking cargo flight was conducted by a brand-new aircraft (registration N792CA, MSN 70548), manufactured in 2026 and delivered to National Airlines in May.

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Modern Maternal and Child Healthcare Center Opens Its Doors in Balkanabat

Today in 08:38

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In celebration of the National Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Industry Workers' Day, a state-of-the-art Maternal and Child Healthcare Center was officially inaugurated in the city of Balkanabat. The landmark event gathered regional and municipal officials, members of the Halk Maslahaty and Parliament, healthcare professionals, and community leaders. The opening ceremony featured festive cultural performances, musical numbers, and traditional Kushtdepdi dances.

The newly constructed medical complex consists of four- and five-story buildings designed to accommodate up to 305 patients. The center houses comprehensive maternity and postnatal wards, a gynecology division, pediatric units, and diagnostic consultation departments. The facility is equipped with advanced medical technology, including MRI, CT scanners, digital mammography, and fluorography units.

Notably, the center features the region's first 10-bed neonatal intensive care unit, fully outfitted with "Medicor" incubators from Hungary and high-precision German monitoring systems. These technologies allow medical staff to continuously monitor vital stats, body temperature, oxygen saturation, and respiratory functions of newborns.

During the ceremony, outstanding builders from the "Shadiyan Gurlushyk" enterprise were honored with gifts on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan, who also donated a new fleet of vehicles to support the medical center's operations.

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