The latest Boeing 777F delivery forms part of Turkish Airlines' 2033 Vision, targeting 813 aircraft, with the freighter fleet set to expand from 28 to 44 units
Turkish Cargo has added its ninth Boeing 777 freighter to its fleet and will take delivery of three additional 777Fs by mid-2026.
The four 777Fs were ordered in July last year. Within the scope of Turkish Airlines’ 2033 Vision and its target of a fleet of 813 aircraft, Turkish Cargo also aims to increase its freighter fleet from 28 to 44.
The latest Boeing 777F will operate on long-haul scheduled routes primarily to the Americas and the Far East.
Turkish Airlines chief cargo officer Ali Türk stated: “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 centred on widebody freighters, Turkish Cargo will continue to deliver effective solutions to the needs of global trade."
The 777 freighter has a range of 4,970 nautical miles (9,200 km) and a structural payload (gross) of 107 tonnes.
According to fleet tracking site Planespotters.net, the airline currently operates nine 777Fs and 10 Airbus A330-200Fs. It has a further three 777Fs on order, along with five Airbus A350Fs.
Boeing vice president of sales and marketing, Eurasia and India, Paul Righi, said: "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."
