ISTANBUL, Dec. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE:BA] and
Turkish Airlines celebrated the delivery today of the airline's
first 777 Freighter, the world's longest-range twin-engine
freighter. The airplane and a second freighter on order will help
the airline expand its cargo business.
"The delivery of our first 777 Freighter is a milestone event in
our cargo business," said Mr. İlker Aycı, Chairman of the Board and
the Executive Committee, Turkish Airlines. "As a prominent
sub-brand of Turkish Airlines, Turkish Cargo increased its
freighter destinations served from 55 to 73 from the beginning of
this year, reaching approximately one million tons of cargo
with a 29 percent increase. It is surely beyond doubt that this is
a remarkable success. We're sure that this significant delivery,
which will bring great value to our rapidly growing cargo
operations, will also enable our leading sub-brand to further
compete, expand and reach new short and long-range destinations
from our hub in Istanbul."
"We are honored to deliver the 777 Freighter to Turkish
Airlines," said Marty Bentrott,
Senior Vice President of Sales, Middle
East, Turkey, Russia, Central
Asia and Africa, Boeing
Commercial Airplanes. "This aircraft's range capability, combined
with its enhanced cargo capacity, makes it a perfect airplane for
Turkish Airlines to continue to profitably grow its global cargo
service."
The 777 Freighter is based on the 777-200LR (Longer Range)
passenger airplane and can fly 4,900 nautical miles (9,070
kilometers) with a full payload of 112 tons (102 metric tonnes or
102,000 kg).
Based in Istanbul, Turkish
Airlines is one of the fastest growing airlines in the world. It
carries over 60 million passengers a year, with direct flights to
300 destinations in 120 countries. The airline made its first
domestic flight in 1933 and the first international flight in 1947.
Turkish Airlines was founded in 1933 with a fleet of five airplanes
that carried a total of 28 passengers, expanding to 329 aircraft
today.
Contacts:
Elena Alexandrova
Communications
Boeing Commercial Airplanes
+7 495 797 3415
elena.alexandrova@boeing.com
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