Turkish Airlines orders four more Boeing 777 freighters
Boeing and Turkish Airlines have entered into a new agreement for the sale of four 777F freighters. The order will bring the aircraft fleet to 12 jets.
It is the second 777 freighter order of the year, after an undisclosed company ordered an aircraft in February.
“This new investment in expanding our cargo fleet underscores our commitment to meeting the growing global demand for air freight services,” said Turkish Airlines Chief Cargo Officer Ali Türk. “The addition of these Boeing 777 Freighters will not only enhance our capabilities, but also serves as another step in our strategic vision to reach the top of air cargo sector worldwide while maintaining our leading position with our unparalleled service and efficiency for our customers across the globe.”
The 777F has been in service since 2009 when the first jet was delivered to Air France. Since then there have been more than 265 deliveries, making the type Boeing’s best-selling freighter of all time.
Boeing had 53 orders pending delivery as of May.
The aircraft can carry a payload of up to 102 metric tons (112 tons) and a range of 9,200 kilometers (4,970 nautical miles).
However, due to new environmental regulations instituted by the ICAO, the 777F will no longer be produced from 2028 onwards.
To replace it, Boeing launched the 777-8F, based on the 777X family and which has an even greater payload capacity of 113 tons. Entry into service, however, depends on the certification progress of the 777-9, the largest passenger widebody.
Although Boeing expects FAA approval of the 777-9 in 2025, customers such as Emirates and Lufthansa plan to have the aircraft only from 2026.
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