Atlas Air Worldwide has announced a new long-term agreement with Turkish Cargo to operate a Boeing 747-400 freighter.

The new ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance) partnership highlights Turkish Cargo’s commitment to expanding its global network and enhancing cargo capacity with flexible, long-range solutions, while leveraging Atlas Air Worldwide’s widebody expertise and global operating capabilities.

The Boeing 747-400 freighter offers a payload capacity of over 110 metric tonnes and is ideally suited for long-haul cargo operations, providing Turkish Airlines with the ability to serve key trade lanes across its extensive global network.

Michael Steen, chief executive of Atlas Air Worldwide, said: “We are pleased to partner with Turkish Cargo, a respected leader in the international airfreight sector, and look forward to supporting the company’s ambitious growth plans with our proven track record of performance.

“This long-term agreement demonstrates the continued demand for widebody freighter capacity and underscores the trust airlines place in Atlas to provide safe, reliable, and efficient operations.”

Prof. Ahmet Bolat, Turkish Airlines’ chairman of the board and the executive committee, said: “Built on mutual trust and a shared vision with Atlas Air, we believe this collaboration will create long-term value and further strengthen our position within the global logistics ecosystem.”

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