Turkish Cargo is offering new services to two cities: Chicago and Kuwait City. The all-cargo weekly flight to Chicago O’Hare will supplement the already healthy belly capacity currently available in multiple Turkish passenger flights to cities in both the US and Canada. The flight to Kuwait will also be operated once every week, heading non-stop to Kuwait City on Tuesdays and returning via Dubai World Central on the same day. Both routes will be flown with A330-200Fs. For … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo adds two destinations
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Turkish Airlines orders four additional A330-200 freighters
Turkish Airlines has signed a firm order for the purchase of four A330-200F freighter aircraft. Operated by Turkish Cargo, the additional aircraft will help to further boost the company’s expansion in the cargo market. Turkish Airlines already operates five A330-200F, and the additional order will enable them to quickly meet the growing cargo market demand. “The A330-200F freighter aircraft have demonstrated outstanding operational reliability and performance for our cargo transport … [Read more...] about Turkish Airlines orders four additional A330-200 freighters
Turkish Cargo opens new terminal at Istanbul
With the launch of a new cargo terminal at Istanbul, Turkish Cargo’s operational processes have been redesigned and service quality has been maximised. The new facility features bigger floor area to accelerate cargo admission and operational processes; 39 special cargo storage areas in different types and sizes; and higher quality security system. Annual tonnage capacity of the terminal is 1.2 million tonnes. Total floor area used (airside and landside): 71,000m², closed warehouse … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo opens new terminal at Istanbul
Payload Asia Awards 2014
The hard work, innovative solutions and many successes of the air cargo community were celebrated last night at the Payload Asia Awards 2014, which honoured the very best in the industry at a spectacular gala dinner and awards ceremony held at the Marina Mandarin Hotel in Singapore. Guest of honour at the event was the Director-General of Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), Mr Yap Ong Heng. The awards cover some 22 categories of the air cargo sector, as well as three special … [Read more...] about Payload Asia Awards 2014
Turkish Cargo expands, ups frequency
Turkish Cargo and its passenger division Turkish Airlines have expanded its network with new destinations and increasing the number of flight frequencies. The increased passenger flight frequencies have boosted bellyhold capacity giving the cargo division more capacity and flexibility, as well as facilitating the carrier’s significant transit cargo handling. In this context, Los Angeles (LAX) flights’ frequencies will be increased 5 to 17 per week from 26 March, New York (JFK) … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo expands, ups frequency