2023-12-15 13:34:44 ET
Turkish Airlines ( OTCPK:TKHVY ) on Friday announced the expansion of its fleet with the placing of an order for 220 new places from Airbus ( OTCPK:EADSF ).
The national carrier announced that it would buy 150 narrow-body A321 Neo aircraft in addition to 50 wide-body A350-900 jets, 15 A350-1000 planes, and five A350F cargo aircraft.
Additionally, the company said it would also procure engine maintenance services and spare parts for the A350 aircraft from Rolls-Royce.
The current order follows two orders from the airline for 10 A350-900s in September and four A350-900s in July 2023.
The latest order will take Turkish Airlines’ total orderbook for Airbus aircraft to 504, of which 212 are already delivered, said Airbus in a statement .
This investment is a crucial milestone in the further evolution of Türkiye’s aviation industry. By modernizing our fleet with more efficient and environmentally friendly aircraft, we are reinforcing our leading position in global aviation and contributing to the nation’s prominence as an aviation hub, said Turkish Airlines Chairman of Board and Executive Committee, Ahmet Bolat.
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Turkish Airlines places order for 220 additional aircraft from Airbus