Baykar eyes dedicated air cargo carrier with Airbus A321P2F fleet

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Turkey’s Baykar, known for its Bayraktar TB2 and Akıncı military drones, is expanding into commercial aviation by pursuing a dedicated cargo airline. The proposed carrier would operate Airbus A321P2F freighters, marking a new diversification effort for the privately held aerospace company.

Discovered 2026-08-13T02:06:51.907914-07:00 | 2026-08-13T02:06:51.907914-07:00

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  • Baykar is moving beyond military UAVs into commercial air transport, broadening its business profile and operating exposure.
  • An Airbus A321P2F-based carrier would place Baykar in the growing narrowbody freighter and air-cargo logistics market.
  • The expansion follows substantial reported income at the company’s ownership level, including Selçuk Bayraktar’s 2.99 billion lira in 2025 income tax.

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