Turkish Airlines joins the Boeing 787 Dreamliner club, with the delivery of its first 787-9.
Turkish Airlines Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner – Image, The Boeing Company.
This is the first of 25 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft that will join the airlines long haul fleet.
The aircraft will be configured in a two-class configuration, with 30 Business Class seats (a variant of the Stelia Aerospace Solysts III seat – branded as Aurora) and 270 Economy Class seats – a total of 300 in total.
Turkish Airlines Business Class seating – Image, Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines Economy Seating – Image, Turkish Airlines
The plane will also feature Turkish produced content for the interior – with the long haul economy class seats and business class monuments produced in Turkey.
In terms of networks, it is expected to launch new routes such as Bali, Bogota-Panama, Washington and Atlanta from Istanbul airport – within the range of the 787-9, which is rated at 7,635 nautical miles.
In Quotes
M. İlker Aycı, Turkish Airlines’ Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee said
“Turkish Airlines has been committed to continuously expanding its range of services on and off-ground as it grows in reach and flies to more international destinations than any other carrier in the world. With this goal in mind, we’re thrilled to reach new horizons with the addition of the 787-9 Dreamliner to our fleet flying from our new home, Istanbul Airport,”
“The aircraft’s advanced technology, fuel efficiency, and passenger-centric cabin design will all help us remain the first choice for travellers and provide our loyal flyers across the globe with a best-in-class experience for years to come.”
Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of Commercial Sales and Marketing for The Boeing Company said
“Turkish Airlines’ growth has been remarkable in recent years, both in expanding flight options and supporting Turkey’s aviation industry. We are honored that Turkish Airlines is embarking on its next chapter of expansion with the 787 Dreamliner,”
“We are confident that the Dreamliner’s unmatched fuel efficiency, performance and passenger-pleasing comforts will contribute to the airline’s reputation as a five-star airline.”
Fleet Expansions
With more aircraft due from Boeing and Airbus, Turkish Airlines are continuing their pursuit of renewal and expansion (indeed – the airline has deliveries of, A350 and 787-9 aircraft, as well as narrow body frames).
With new frames and new on-board products, they look to be an interesting option when they enter service.
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