Well, it’s an airshow and a few months “late”, but Turkish Airlines has signed a massive order with Airbus.
The order for 220 aircraft is split down the following lines:
- 150 Airbus A321neo family aircraft
- 50 Airbus A350-900
- 15 Airbis A350-1000
- 10 Airbus A350F
This 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.
With Turkish Airlines signing for the A350F, they can add them to the list of customers including Air France-KLM, Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways, Air Lease Corp among others, taking the backlog to 50 aircraft.
Meanwhile, the A350-1000 will be new to Turkish Airlines, as they operate 15 of the Airbus A350-900 in their fleet.
There is no news on the interiors, seating or connectivity at the time of the annoucement.
In Quotes
On the new order, Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat stated:
“This landmark order is more than an expansion; it’s a testament to our dedication to innovation, operational excellence, and a sustainable future. The addition of these advanced Airbus aircraft to our fleet will not only enhance our operational capabilities but also significantly contribute to our environmental goals. This investment is a crucial milestone in the further evolution of Türkiye’s aviation industry. By modernising 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.”
Christian Scherer, Airbus Chief Commercial Officer and Head of International added
“This order for the latest generation aircraft is a demonstration of the bold vision by Turkish Airlines. The A350-900, A350-1000, A350F and A321 will all be flagship aircraft in their respective category and efficiency drivers to shape the airline’s future and sustainable expansion, with more range, less fuel, noise and emissions and best cabin in class,”
“The opening into the A350-1000 and the A350F highlights the cross-model value of the A350 family and reinforces our long-lasting partnership with Turkish Airlines and Türkiye’s aviation sector. We are proud to accompany Türkiye’s connection to the world with our state-of-the-art aircraft.”
That took long enough
With a large order of both Airbus A321neo to drive its fleet renewal (as Turkish Airlines operates large fleets of both Airbus and Boeing aircraft), as well as newer Airbus A350 for lots of different missions, it seems that they are building for the future.
Even if it took some hard negoitating to get tot this point, Airbus will be more than happy to have them sign on the dotted line, helping them with their next step of their operations
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