Turkish Airlines Gets Even Bigger

Turkish Airlines made a special announcement. In a major milestone for the company, they’ve partnered with Boeing and committed to ordering 40 787-9 Dreamliners.
 
"Our agreement to purchase 787 Dreamliners is a significant step forward in enhancing our passengers’ flight experience, as these aircraft are the latest and some of the most advanced in the world,” said M. İlker Aycı, Chairman of Turkish Airlines’ Board and the Executive Committee."This order is set to play a key role in our growing business in the years to come, and we look forward to continuing our relationship with Boeing.”  

Boeing and the Turkish government also announced the Boeing Turkey National Aerospace Initiative, which is designed to support the growth of the Turkish aerospace industry and Boeing’s presence in the market.

“Boeing’s relationship with Turkey spans more than 70 years and we have outstanding long-term partnerships,” said Ray Conner, Boeing’sVice Chairman. “Working together with Turkey, we are now taking our collaboration to the next level, which will accelerate the growth of the Turkish aerospace industry while achieving Boeing’s long-term objective of expanding its presence in the marketplace..”
 
The initiative lays out a strategic framework that aligns Boeing investment and programs with key figures in Turkey’s aviation industry. It also reflects Boeing’s confidence in the outlook for Turkey as a significant market and a leading global industry participant.

Looks like we might be flying Turkish Airlines for many years to come.

Turkish Airlines offers flights to Europe and beyond via its hub in Istanbul. For more information, visit www.turkishairlines.com.