News / Turkish operators pull out of Libyan air cargo market as the conflict intensifies

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Air cargo operators are pulling out of the once-lucrative Libyan market as the civil war between Libya’s two rival governments and parliaments intensifies and army operations threaten sea and airports.

Turkish Airlines this week suspended its cargo charter operations to Libya, citing security concerns, a week after cancelling its twice-daily passenger flights.

The move followed a series of airstrikes carried out by the Libyan National Army (LNA) – the military attached to the internationally recognised government based in the east.

Two airstrikes hit ...