Hong Kong Air Cargo and Turkish Cargo signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 22 April 2025 in Hong Kong to explore strategic cooperation in global air cargo operations. The MoU outlines a joint commitment to pursue codeshare arrangements, freighter aircraft cooperation, and expanded connectivity across key global routes. The agreement aims to enhance service offerings and provide increased value to customers worldwide.
Tony Ma, Chairman of Hong Kong Air Cargo, said, “This partnership with Turkish Cargo represents a strategic alignment of two dynamic cargo carriers with complementary strengths. By combining our operational expertise and network reach, we aim to deliver more efficient and customer-focused cargo solutions across the globe.”
Ali Türk, Chief Cargo Officer of Turkish Airlines, said, “Hong Kong is a key logistics hub in Asia, and our collaboration with Hong Kong Air Cargo underscores our commitment to expanding our presence in the region. Together, we will explore innovative models of cooperation that unlock new commercial opportunities and elevate service offerings for our customers.”
The MoU sets the groundwork for aligned commercial strategies and joint operational initiatives. Both carriers plan to use the partnership to meet evolving market demands and strengthen their competitive positions in the global air cargo industry.
Hong Kong Air Cargo, operating since 2017, is a Hong Kong-based all-cargo airline offering charter and scheduled services across Asia and other regions. It currently serves destinations such as Almaty, Bangkok, Budapest, Chennai, Delhi, Dhaka, Hanoi, Istanbul, Liege, London, Manila, Shanghai, and Taipei with a fleet of five Airbus A330-200F freighters.
Turkish Cargo, the cargo arm of Turkish Airlines, serves 133 countries and 369 destinations using a fleet that includes 24 freighters and 468 passenger aircraft as of December 2024.
