Turkish Cargo is adding a new freighter flight to Maastricht Aachen Airport to capitalise on the speed at which cargo can move through the facility.
The flights will operate on a rotation of Quito, Miami, Maastricht, Istanbul twice per week using one of the airline’s Boeing 777 freighter aircraft. The flights are expected to carry flowers, other perishable goods and general cargo.
The airline last operated flights to the airport in September 2024.
The airport said its Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) status allows for goods to move faster through its customs, due to the strict security procedures and requirements in place.
Maastricht added that it was known for its ability to move flower shipments to the world’s largest flower auction in Aalsmeer, which is as quick as Amsterdam Schiphol Airport.
Due to Maastricht’s location directly next to the highway, and minimal dwell times, flowers are being trucked within two hours after landing at the airport.
“Our specialized in-house cargo hub was chosen for its fast and efficient service, a one-stop shop model that bolsters our handling capacity and customised provisions,” said Dean Boljuncic, head of commercial development at Maastricht.
“Our customer-orientated approach along with our cooperation and operational excellence are qualities that we pride ourselves in and we are proud that these qualities have encouraged Turkish Cargo to rejoin,” he added.
The airport also pointed out that it has no slot restrictions and expects to “maintain steady cargo volume growth this year".
