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Turkish Airlines expands Cargo fleet

with Boeing 777 Freighters

Turkish Airlines expands Cargo fleet with Boeing 777 Freighters to
meet growing global demand.

oeing and Turkish Airlines have announced an or- offers an impressive range of 9,200 kilometers (4,970
Bder for four 777 Freighters, enhancing the airline’s nautical miles), making it highly versatile for long-haul
global air cargo market presence. Furthermore, this cargo transportation.
acquisition will increase Turkish Airlines’ fleet of 777 Paul Righi, vice president of Boeing Commercial
Freighters to a total of 12 aircraft. Additionally, its ac- Sales for Eurasia, said, “We are proud to continue our
quisition of additional 777 Freighters addresses rising long-standing partnership with Turkish Airlines and
freight service demand, fueled by e-commerce expan- support its expansion of cargo operations with the
sion and global transportation needs. Moreover, these addition of Boeing 777 Freighters. The 777 Freighter’s
new aircraft will enhance operational efficiency, cut payload capacity, range and flexibility will enable
costs, and ensure timely delivery of goods worldwide. Turkish Airlines to deliver exceptional customer ser-
Turkish Airlines Chief Cargo Officer Ali Türk, said, vice while maximizing operational efficiency.”
“This new investment in expanding our cargo fleet The 777 Freighter has achieved over 265 deliver-
underscores our commitment to meeting the growing ies, establishing it as Boeing’s top-selling freighter
global demand for air freight services. The addition of aircraft. Boeing holds a commanding position in the
these Boeing 777 Freighters will not only enhance our cargo airplane market, providing more than 90% of
operational capabilities, but also serve as another step global dedicated freighter capacity. This includes both
in our strategic vision to reach the top of air cargo sec- newly manufactured aircraft and those converted for
tor worldwide while maintaining our leading position freight operations. Turkish Airlines manages a fleet of
with our unparalleled service and efficiency for our Boeing aircraft, comprising the 777-300ER (Extended
customers across the globe.” Range), Next-Generation 737, 737 MAX, and 787
The Boeing 777 Freighter stands as the most capable Dreamliner. In addition to freighters, these models
twin-engine freighter globally, boasting a maximum support the airline’s diverse operational requirements
payload capacity of 102 metric tons (112 tons). It across various global routes

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