ISTANBUL, July 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA]
and Turkish Airlines today announced an order for four 777
Freighters to further strengthen the airline's position in the
global air cargo market. With this order, Turkish Airlines will
operate 12 777 Freighters.
"This new investment in expanding our cargo fleet underscores
our commitment to meeting the growing global demand for air freight
services," said Turkish Airlines Chief Cargo Officer Ali Türk. "The addition of these Boeing 777
Freighters will not only enhance our operational capabilities, but
also serve as another step in our strategic vision to reach the top
of air cargo sector worldwide while maintaining our leading
position with our unparalleled service and efficiency for our
customers across the globe."
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."
The Boeing 777 Freighter is the world's most capable twin-engine
freighter with a maximum payload capacity of 102 metric tons (112
tons) and a range of 9,200 kilometers (4,970 nautical miles).
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.
In addition to freighters, Turkish Airlines operates a fleet of
Boeing airplanes that includes the 777-300ER (Extended Range),
Next-Generation 737, 737 MAX and 787 Dreamliner.
As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops,
manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products
and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a
top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global
supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and
community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating
for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a
culture based on the company's core values of safety, quality and
integrity. Join our team and find your purpose at
boeing.com/careers.
Contacts
Elena Alexandrova, Boeing
Communications
elena.alexandrova@boeing.com
Tel: +971 56 687 69 87
Boeing Media Relations
media@boeing.com
Turkish Airlines Media Relations
press@thy.com
Tel: +90 (212) 463 63 63 ext. 11153 / 11173
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