MNG Airlines, a logistics provider based in Türkiye, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to order two Airbus A350F freighters. The new aircraft will be integral to MNG’s fleet strategy and operations.
“This agreement for two A350F deepens a partnership with Airbus across its full range of freighter programmes. This move strengthens our position across key trade lanes, including Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and a growing footprint in North America. It will support both our scheduled and charter operations and give us added flexibility to meet evolving cargo demands, from e-commerce to high-value freight and express logistics,” said Murathan Doruk Günal, CEO of Mapa Group and Chairman of MNG Airlines.
Benoît de Saint-Exupéry from Airbus commented on the deal: “We are delighted to welcome MNG Airlines as the latest customer for the A350F, underscoring the strong market appeal for this game-changing freighter. The A350F will bring new generation efficiency and performance as well as new levels of capacity and unprecedented loading flexibility. We look forward to ensuring a seamless integration into MNG’s operations.”
The A350F is currently under development with plans to carry up to 111 tonnes over 8,700 km. It promises significant reductions in fuel consumption and CO₂ emissions due to its advanced design and Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines. The aircraft is designed with over 70% advanced materials making it lighter than competitors.
