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Boeing and Turkish Airlines announced a firm order of up to 75 planes 787 Dreamliner, the largest acquisition of wide-body aircraft by the flag carrier and 150 737 MAX.
The agreement includes 35 model units 787-9, 15 of the model 787-10, larger size, and options for 25 787 Dreamliners to expand and modernize the airline's fleet. The new order will generate more than 123.000 jobs in everything USA.
Turkish Airlines orders up to 75 Boeing 787 Dreamliners and commits to acquiring more aircraft 737 MAX.
The airline also announced its intention to acquire up to 150 planes 737 MAX additional, which will constitute its largest order for single-aisle aircraft Boeing once finished. Combined orders of 787 and 737 MAX will double the fleet of Boeing de Turkish Airlines, as the airline expands its capacity and network.
«This historic agreement represents much more than a simple fleet increase. Reflects our industry leadership, as well as our dedication to innovation and operational excellence», stated Prof.. Ahmet Bolat, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of Turkish Airlines. "The addition of these advanced Boeing aircraft to our fleet will not only improve our operational capabilities, but will also become a key element for the Vision 2033 of Turkish Airlines to expand our fleet to 800 airplanes».
In a network that reaches more countries than any other airline in the world, Turkish Airlines currently operates more than 200 planes Boeing, including models 787-9, 777, 737 MAX, 737 new generation and 777 freighter.
The incorporation of 787-10, larger size, to its future fleet will allow Turkish Airlines to benefit from greater passenger and cargo capacity, while improving fuel efficiency on high-demand routes between Istanbul and destinations in the United States, Africa, Southeast Asia and the Middle East.
The 787-10, just like him 787-9, It also offers superior passenger comfort with the largest windows of any widebody aircraft., less dry, pressurized air at lower cabin altitude, and technology that detects and counteracts turbulence for a smoother flight.
"We are honored that Turkish Airlines has once again chosen the 787 Dreamliner and the 737 MAX to drive future growth, declared Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes.
Turkish Airlines is one of the global operators that have converted the 787 into a versatile component of your long-haul fleets. More than 1200 aircraft delivered, the family 787 Dreamliner serves some 500 000 passengers daily and connects the most countries of any widebody fleet.
Pope added: «As a proud partner of Türkiye and the Turkish aviation industry during 80 years, We hope to continue supporting Turkish Airlines in its expansion of operations and in the delivery of exceptional experiences to its passengers".
For eight decades, Boeing has supported Türkiye's air operators with commercial aircraft and services, as well as the government with defense platforms.
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