Turkish Airlines orders additional three Boeing 777 freighters

January 10, 2018: Istanbul-based Turkish Airlines has ordered three more Boeing 777 Freighters in December 2017.

The new order came weeks after the carrier took delivery of two of the large cargo as part of its plan to further expand its freight business.

“These freighter orders will surely contribute to our significant target to establish a young and efficient cargo fleet,” said M %u0130lker Ayc%u0131, chairman of the board and the executive committee of Turkish Airlines.

“The new aircraft will be delivered this year and will provide us with additional flexibility to serve more destinations while we continue to develop our global freight service,” said Ayc%u0131.

“The Boeing 777 Freighter is the largest and most capable twin-engine freighter in the world today,” said Marty Bentrott, senior vice president of sales, Middle East, Turkey, Russia, Central Asia and Africa of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.

“We're pleased world-class customers like Turkish Airlines recognize the value of the 777 Freighter's long range and large payload capability,” said Bentrott.

The 777 Freighter is the world's longest-range twin-engine freighter and is based on the 777-200LR (Longer Range) passenger airplane.

The jet can fly 4,900 nautical miles (9,070 kilometers) with a full payload of 112 tonnes. The airplane's range capability translates into significant savings for airlines: fewer stops and associated landing fees, less congestion at transfer hubs, lower cargo handling costs and shorter cargo delivery times.