CDB Aviation delivers Airbus A330-300 P2F to MNG Airlines, enhancing fleet modernization and cargo capacity in Turkey.
CDB Aviation, a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co. Limited, has announced a new delivery of one Airbus A330-300 Passenger-to-Freighter aircraft. This aircraft was delivered to a new customer in Turkey. The customer is MNG Havayollari ve Tasimacilik A.S.
Jie Chen, CDB Aviation’s Chief Executive Officer, said, “We are delighted to welcome MNG Airlines as our newest customer in the EMEA region, as we continue to grow our fleet of efficient medium-sized freighters that provide airline customers with the needed capacity to modernize their fleets and enhance cargo operations.”
The highly sought-after A330 Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) aircraft offers superior cargo volume and lower cost-per-ton. This advantage compared to other freighter aircraft types with a similar range will support MNG Airlines’ growth and fleet modernization goals.
Ali Sedat Özkazanç, Chief Executive Officer of MNG Airlines, said, “As part of an ongoing transformation in the aviation industry, cargo transport is playing an increasingly critical role. We are further enhancing its capacity to adapt to the industry’s dynamic environment by adding new aircraft to our growing fleet. At the same time, while we are modernizing our fleet, we are expanding our regional and international network by improving our service quality with this new aircraft and the other already existing A330 P2Fs in our fleet. This delivery by CDB Aviation to MNG Airlines represents a strengthening of the cooperation between the two companies and an essential step for MNG Airlines’ growth strategy. The delivery of the Airbus A330-300 P2F aircraft increases our cargo operations capacity and contributes to our sustainability goals by reducing our carbon footprint with lower fuel consumption and emission levels. Therefore, we believe this collaboration can set an example for other airlines in the industry.”
With over 25 years of experience, MNG Airlines has been a leading global logistics provider. Additionally, it serves as an e-commerce enabler, supporting over 15,000 corporate customers in 41 countries.
CDB Aviation operates as a wholly owned Irish subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. Notably, CDB Leasing is a 39-year-old Chinese leasing company, primarily supported by the China Development Bank.
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Q. – Who is the parent company of CDB Aviation?
A. – China Development Bank Financial Leasing Co. Limited.
Q. – What aircraft did CDB Aviation deliver?
A. – Airbus A330-300 Passenger-to-Freighter.
