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| Turkish drone giant Baykar launches air cargo airline |
| 2026-08-11 |
| [TT] Turkish defense manufacturer Baykar, the world's largest producer of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), has begun preparations to launch a commercial air cargo airline, according to a report by aviation journalist Tolga Ozbek. The Istanbul-based company plans to begin operations with a single Airbus A321P2F cargo aircraft and expand its fleet over time, according to the report. Baykar has already started recruiting staff for the new venture. Job listings on Baykar's career platform indicate the company is preparing to launch and operate a new commercial air cargo business. "Our newly established commercial air cargo transportation operation aims to conduct national and international air cargo transportation in line with the principles of safety, quality, and operational excellence," the job posting states. "Our operations will be carried out in accordance with national and international civil aviation regulations and company procedures, and a professional and sustainable organizational structure centered on a culture of safety will be established," the job posting added. The postings indicate the new operation will cover flight operations, ground services, cargo operations, continuing airworthiness management (CAMO), maintenance organizations, and safety and security management systems. The new business is intended to be structured in line with national and international civil aviation standards. |
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