MNG orders two more A330-200Fs

Turkey's MNG Airlines doubled its commitment to the A330-200F, placing an order for two more of the type in a move that Airbus said revealed the carrier's intent to "expand its network as the freighter market gradually rebounds."

MNG placed an order for two -200Fs in 2007. The Istanbul Ataturk-based carrier launched operations in November 1997 and currently operates eight A300B4-200Fs, seven F27s and one Challenger CL-601, according to its website.

"We are pleased to add to our previous order for the A330-200F, so we can start implementing our growth strategy when the worldwide freighter market recovers from the recession," MNG Chairman Mehmet Nazif Gunal said.

Airbus said the first -200F "is now assembled and others are nearing completion." First flight is scheduled before year end and first delivery is expected next year.