Turkish Cargo will be among the five largest global cargo carriers

Created on 10.12.2020 14:07

The Turkish Airlines Board of Directors has decided to create the air cargo division into a separate legal entity to make profit from increased demand. The new subsidiary, 100% owned by Turkish Airlines, will continue operating flights under the Turkish Cargo brand, the news agency ATO writes.

The company aims at promoting rapid and ambitious development: by 2023, Turkish Cargo should be among the five largest cargo carriers in the world. According to Turkish Cargo, the airline already has operated flights to 300 destinations in 127 countries, including the transportation of goods in the baggage compartments of the parent company's passenger aircrafts. The total carrying capacity allows to carry up to 4 million tons annually.

The route network operated by dedicated cargo aircrafts, now includes 95 airports and is expected to grow up to 120 airports by 2023. Turkish Cargo's fleet consists of ten Airbus A330-200F, two A310F, one A300, six Boeing 777Fs and four B-747-400Fs. Some of these aircrafts are operated under a wet lease agreement with Istanbul-based operator ACT Airlines.

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