The A350F will be a central element of the Turkish’s airlines future fleet, providing the benefits of an all-new freighter aircraft.
Murathan Doruk Gunal, CEO of Mapa Group and Chairman of MNG Airlines said that A350Fs will strengthen the airline’s position across key trade lanes including Europe, the Middle East, Asia and a growing footprint in North America.
He said: “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.”
Benoit de Saint-Exupery, EVP Sales at Airbus Commercial Aircraft added: “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, which is under development, will have a payload of 111 tonnes and a maximum range of 8,700 kilometres.
Powered by Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 engines, the A350F will offer a reduction in fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of up to 40% compared to previous generation aircraft.
Made of over 70% advanced materials, the A350F will be 46 tonnes lighter than competitors and have the industry’s largest main deck cargo door.
It is the only freighter capable of meeting ICAO’s 2027 CO2 standards and it will be 50% SAF capable with a target for 100% by 2030.
The MNG deal was the second A350F order announced at the Paris Air Show following the news that AviLease has ordered ten aircraft.