Baykar Is Establishing an Air Cargo Airline
Baykar, which has become the world’s largest unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) manufacturer, is making a new investment in the aviation sector. The company has begun work to establish an air cargo company.
Initially, the company will begin operations with one Airbus A321P2F freighter and also aims to expand its fleet in this field.
Personnel Recruitment Has Begun
According to an exclusive report by
www.tolgaozbek.com, the following information was published on Baykar’s career website, which it launched for recruitment purposes:
“Our newly established commercial air cargo transportation company aims to operate in the field of national and international air cargo transportation in accordance with the principles of safety, quality, and operational excellence. Our operations will be conducted in compliance with national and international civil aviation regulations and company procedures, and a professional and sustainable organizational structure centered on a strong safety culture will be established.”
For its air cargo company, Baykar is recruiting not only Captains and First Officers, but also a Dangerous Goods Specialist, Cargo Loading Specialist, Ground Operations Manager, Finance Specialist, Security Manager, Crew Planning Manager, Continuing Airworthiness Manager, and Quality and SMS Manager.
From Passenger Aircraft to Freighter
The Airbus A321 series is currently the largest single-aisle aircraft model produced by the manufacturer. A321 aircraft that reach a certain age can undergo a specialized conversion process in which the cabin and passenger seats are removed and the aircraft is converted into a freighter.
A321s can carry cargo not only in the cabin but also in the area beneath the fuselage. To enable rapid loading of cargo, a large cargo door is installed on the left side of the aircraft. For this reason, these aircraft are designated P2F, meaning Passenger-to-Freighter.
Carries 28 Tons of Cargo
The aircraft has a total cargo capacity of 28 tons. The A321P2F, with a range of 3,800 km, is operated in Turkey by MNG Airlines and BBN.
Compared with its competitors, the A321P2F offers 28% more volume and 22% greater payload capacity.
Technical Specifications
Speed: Cruise speed of approximately 830–840 km/h
Large side cargo door on the main deck (approximately 3.60–3.65 m × 2.13–2.20 m)
• Maximum cargo capacity: Up to 28 tons (approximately 28.1 tons / 62,000 lbs)
• Volume: Approximately 207–208 m³ (containerized; additional underfloor cargo space is included)
• Lower deck: 10 LD3-45W (or similar) containers. 24 positions in total.
Baykar Also Has an Air Taxi Company
Air taxi services are also provided through Cevheri Air, part of Baykar Teknoloji. Cevheri Aviation, established within the Baykar group, began operations in 2022 with a Challenger 605 business jet manufactured by Canadian company Bombardier and registered as TC-CVR.
In recent months, the company has also taken steps to add a long-range Global 6500 business jet manufactured by Canadian company Bombardier to its fleet.
The Global 6500, with a range of 12,223 kilometers, also attracts attention with its spacious cabin.
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Dünyanın en büyük İnsansız Hava Aracı (İHA) imalatçısı haline gelen Baykar şirketi havacılık alanında yeni bir yatırım yapıyor. Baykar, hava kargo şirketi
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