Challenge Airlines to start Istanbul flights from Jan 25

Challenge Group will start the new year with an inaugural flight out of Istanbul, Türkiye on January 25, 2023. The freighter will carry a mix of Türkiye’s main export products: garments, fabrics and automotive parts, all from key international customers.

Challenge Airlines’ first scheduled operations out of Istanbul Airport will link Liège in Belgium, and from there to destinations across Europe as well as to the U.S. and Far East. Challenge will operate two Boeing 747F flights per week totalling a joint capacity uplift offer of 240 tonnes.

"Some three million tonnes are handled at Turkish airports each year. Istanbul, in particular, is deservedly making its way up the international cargo airports ranking ladder, and has long been of strategic interest to us. The airport is a fitting pioneer for our planned Group expansion on the east side of the globe. Merhaba, Istanbul, and here's to a long and successful service." Or Zak, Commercial Vice President, Challenge Group

Challenge Group employs 850 people across three airlines and now handles 300,000+ tonnes of cargo per year.

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