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Turkish Cargo Explores Opportunities to Strengthen Air Cargo Operations at BIA

January 03, 2025

Mr. Bilal Okur, Director South Asia of Turkish Cargo, and Mr. Emre Durmaz, Regional Manager - Sri Lanka and the Maldives paid a courtesy visit to BIA recently and explored potential opportunities for strengthening air cargo connections.

The officials had discussions with Air Chief Marshal (Rtd) Harsha Abeywickrema, Chairman Airport & Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Ltd, and the other AASL officials on the current operations, opportunities for future development, and experience sharing. Turkish Cargo is a significant contributor to the economic development of the country operating daily passenger flights and one weekly freighter to BIA connecting to the world. With a fleet comprising 329 passenger aircraft and 24 freighters, it provides air cargo services to more than 340 destinations globally.