Turkish Airlines leases pair of 777-300ER freighters from AerCap

Turkish Airlines has secured a lease agreement with AerCap for two Boeing 777-300ERSF freighter aircraft, commonly referred to as ‘Big Twins’. This conversion project is being undertaken at Etihad Engineering’s MRO hub in Abu Dhabi, leveraging the facility's strategic regional location. The partnership between AerCap and Turkish Airlines aims to bolster cargo operations for the airline. These converted aircraft will significantly expand Turkish Airlines’ freight capacity across international routes. AerCap highlights the importance of the Abu Dhabi facility within its global maintenance, repair, and overhaul network.