Turkish Cargo, the global air cargo brand of Turkish Airlines, has added its ninth Boeing 777 Freighter (777F) to its fleet, marking another key step in its long-term fleet expansion and sustainability strategy.
The carrier plans to take delivery of three additional Boeing 777F aircraft by mid-2026, further strengthening its wide-body freighter capacity to meet growing global demand.
Enhancing Capacity and Efficiency
Renowned for its fuel efficiency, technical reliability, and long-range performance, the Boeing 777F will operate on Turkish Cargo’s long-haul scheduled routes, including key trade lanes across the Americas and the Far East.
With a nonstop range of 9,200 km, the aircraft offers superior payload capacity and operational flexibility for intercontinental cargo missions.
Ali Türk, Chief Cargo Officer at Turkish Airlines, said:
“As Turkish Cargo, we will expand our Boeing 777F fleet to 12 aircraft in 2026, gaining an additional annual capacity of approximately 220,000 tons.
This growth will contribute to our fleet streamlining and sustainability goals, while enabling us to offer our business partners greater capacity.
Beyond the advantages of fleet expansion, further addition of the Boeing 777F aircraft represents a strategic investment that enhances our operational capabilities with its extended range, superior payload capacity, and enhanced fuel efficiency.
Guided by our growth strategy centered on wide-body freighters, Turkish Cargo will continue to deliver effective solutions to the needs of global trade.”
Strategic Partnership with Boeing
Paul Righi, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Eurasia and India at Boeing, commented:
“We are excited to build on our partnership and support Turkish Cargo in its growth strategy with more 777 Freighters joining their fleet.
The unique capabilities of the 777 Freighter will enhance their operations with the capacity and reach to support growing cargo market demand.”
Supporting Turkish Airlines’ 2033 Vision
As part of Turkish Airlines’ 2033 Vision, which targets a total fleet of 813 aircraft, Turkish Cargo aims to expand its dedicated freighter fleet from 28 to 44 aircraft.
This expansion will further solidify Turkish Cargo’s position as one of the world’s leading air cargo carriers, enhancing global network connectivity, supporting sustainable growth, and reinforcing Istanbul’s role as a key logistics hub linking continents.