Turkish Airlines orders 40 Dreamliner aircraft from Boeing
The Turkish Airlines (THY) and one of the biggest aircraft manufacturers in the world Boeing announced Friday the Turkish national flag carrier's plans to order 40 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft.
The preliminary deal was signed by THY Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee M. İlker Aycı and Boeing vice chairman Roy Conner in New York. President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan also attended the signing ceremony.
"The 787 Dreamliner is the most technologically advanced airplane in the world. Our intent to purchase these Dreamliners aims to meet the demand for wide-body airplanes at [Istanbul's] 3rd Airport, further strengthen our fleet capacity on the 100th anniversary of the Republic [of Turkey] and to enhance passenger satisfaction," Aycı said following the ceremony.
Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Kevin McAllister, in turn, said the company appreciated THY's confidence in its aircraft, adding that the airline is "a great partner."
The agreement is valued at $10.8 billion at Boeing list prices.
The twin-engine Dreamliner is a long-haul, midsize wide body airliner, which can seat up to 335 passengers.
source: Daily Sabah
22.09.2017
