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Turkish Airlines has announced a massive investment exceeding 100 billion Turkish liras (over $2.3 billion) to construct what it claims will be the world's largest cargo terminal and in-flight catering facility. The project is expected to create 26,000 new jobs, significantly boosting the national carrier's logistics capacity.The Gaza government estimates direct damage to 15 vital sectors from Israel's military campaign in 2025 has exceeded $33 billion. The assessment details near-total devastation of agriculture, infrastructure, housing, and health facilities in the besieged enclave.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that Türkiye is making transformative progress in its defense sector to ensure regional and global stability. He highlighted indigenous systems including tanks, drones, warships, and missiles as part of a major strategic leap.Trade Minister Ömer Bolat announced that Turkish authorities seized tobacco and tobacco products worth ₺1.359 billion in 2,434 separate incidents in 2025. He also reported the seizure of 33.6 tons of narcotics valued at ₺45 billion during the same period.Turkish police are conducting an operation against the Daesh terror group in Yalova province, with seven officers injured during a raid. Special units from Bursa have been dispatched to support the ongoing security action.

Turkish Airlines has announced a massive investment exceeding 100 billion Turkish liras (over $2.3 billion) to construct what it claims will be the world's largest cargo terminal and in-flight catering facility. The project is expected to create 26,000 new jobs, significantly boosting the national carrier's logistics capacity.The Gaza government estimates direct damage to 15 vital sectors from Israel's military campaign in 2025 has exceeded $33 billion. The assessment details near-total devastation of agriculture, infrastructure, housing, and health facilities in the besieged enclave.President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that Türkiye is making transformative progress in its defense sector to ensure regional and global stability. He highlighted indigenous systems including tanks, drones, warships, and missiles as part of a major strategic leap.Trade Minister Ömer Bolat announced that Turkish authorities seized tobacco and tobacco products worth ₺1.359 billion in 2,434 separate incidents in 2025. He also reported the seizure of 33.6 tons of narcotics valued at ₺45 billion during the same period.Turkish police are conducting an operation against the Daesh terror group in Yalova province, with seven officers injured during a raid. Special units from Bursa have been dispatched to support the ongoing security action.

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Turkish Airlines to build world's largest cargo terminal with $2.3B investment

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09:46, 02/01/2026, Friday

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Turkish Airlines to build world's largest cargo terminal with $2.3B investment

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Turkish Airlines has announced a massive investment exceeding 100 billion Turkish liras (over $2.3 billion) to construct what it claims will be the world's largest cargo terminal and in-flight catering facility. The project is expected to create 26,000 new jobs, significantly boosting the national carrier's logistics capacity.

Strategic expansion to support global ambitions

In a statement on the social platform NSosyal, the flag carrier declared, "Türkiye is growing, Turkish Airlines is soaring." While the exact location was not specified, the projects are likely to be situated in Istanbul, home to the airline's major international hubs and Türkiye's commercial center.

Context of rapid fleet and network growth

The investment aligns with the airline's aggressive expansion strategy. CEO Bilal Eksi stated earlier this week that Turkish Airlines aims to rank among the world's top five carriers by 2033, with a planned fleet of 813 aircraft. As of the end of 2025, its fleet stands at 514 units, serving over 85 million passengers and transporting 2 million tons of cargo annually.

Enhancing Türkiye's role as a global aviation hub

This development underscores Türkiye's strategic intent to solidify Istanbul as a premier global transit and logistics nexus. By building unparalleled cargo and catering infrastructure, Turkish Airlines seeks to leverage its unique geographical position to capture a larger share of international air freight and passenger markets.

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