Turkish Airlines to receive record number of Boeing aircraft
Boeing to deliver 26 new aircraft to Turkish Airlines
ISTANBUL, April 29, 2016
Boeing is set to deliver a record six 777-300ERs and 20 Next-Generation 737-800s to Turkey’s flag-carrier, Turkish Airlines, this year.
“Turkish Airlines is one of the world’s ascendant airlines and an established global network carrier. It has achieved this through various significant investments as maden in its fleet which now stands at over 310 and growing,” said Ahmet Bolat, chief investment and technology officer, Turkish Airlines. “The delivery of a further 26 Boeing aircraft this year, which form a substantial part of our long-haul and short-haul fleets, are integral to Turkish’s continued growth and we look forward to introducing the new planes on our domestic and international network.”
The Next-Generation 737's market success has been confirmed by investors who consistently rank it as one of the most preferred single-aisle airplanes due to its wide market base, superior efficiency and lowest operating costs in its class. To date, more than 7,000 Next-Generation 737s have been ordered by the world's leading airlines.
“We are pleased that Turkish Airlines’ continues to show faith in Boeing’s products and services,” said Monty Oliver, vice president, European Sales, Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “We have a strong relationship with the airline and are honored that we continue to play a key part in supporting its ambitious growth plans.” - TradeArabia News Service