Turkish Airlines Orders Four More Boeing 777 Freighters

ISTANBUL/PRNewswire/ — Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Turkish Airlines made an announced an order for four 777 Freighters to further strengthen the airline’s position in the global air cargo market. With this order placed July 2, 2024, Turkish Airlines will operate 12 777 Freighters.

Turkish Airlines’ purchase of additional 777 Freighters will help the carrier meet growing demand for freight services, driven by the rapid growth of e-commerce and the need for efficient and reliable transportation across the globe. The new freighters will enable Turkish Airlines to optimize its cargo operations, reduce costs and deliver goods to destinations worldwide on time.

“We are proud to continue our long-standing partnership with Turkish Airlines and support its expansion of cargo operations with the addition of Boeing 777 Freighters,” said Paul Righi, vice president of Boeing Commercial Sales for Eurasia. “The 777 Freighter’s payload capacity, range and flexibility will enable Turkish Airlines to deliver exceptional customer service while maximizing operational efficiency.”

With more than 265 deliveries, the 777 Freighter is Boeing’s best-selling freighter airplane of all time. As the market leader in cargo airplanes, Boeing provides more than 90% of the worldwide dedicated freighter capacity, including new production and converted airplanes.

Source Boeing Edited by Airline Adviser in partnership with Fire and Aviation TV 07/17/24