Turkish Airlines has placed an order for additional Airbus A321s and A350s. This latest order will take Turkish Airlines’ total orderbook for Airbus aircraft to 504, of which 212 are already delivered.
Turkish Airlines has placed a firm order for 220 Airbus aircraft, split up as follows:
- 150 Airbus A321neos
- 60 Airbus A350-900s (10 of them ordered earlier in September 2023)
- 15 Airbus A350-1000s
- 5 Airbus A350Fs (Freighters)
The airline also has purchase rights for the following aircraft:
- 100 Airbus A321neos
- 20 Airbus A350-900s
- 5 Airbus A350Fs
This follows two orders from the airline for 10 A350-900s in September and four A350-900s in July 2023.
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.
said Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat, Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee, Turkish Airlines.
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The A321neo is the largest aircraft in Airbus’ A320neo Family. The aircraft incorporates new generation engines and Sharklets, bringing a 50% noise reduction and more than 20% fuel savings and CO₂ reduction compared to previous generation single-aisle aircraft. To date, over 5,600 A321neos have been ordered by more than 100 customers across the globe.
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 TĂĽrkiye’s aviation sector. We are proud to accompany TĂĽrkiye’s connection to the world with our state-of-the-art aircraft.
said Christian Scherer, Chief Commercial Officer and Head of International, Airbus.
The Airbus A350 is the long range leader in the 300-410 seater category, flying efficiently on any sector from short-haul to ultra-long-haul routes up to 9,700 nautical miles. Its clean sheet design includes state-of-the-art technologies, aerodynamics, lightweight materials and latest generation engines that together deliver 25% advantage in fuel burn, operating costs and COâ‚‚ emissions, as well as 50% noise reduction compared to previous generation competitor aircraft. By end November 2023, the A350 Family has won 1,072 orders from 57 leading customers from all around the globe.
With this latest endorsement by Turkish Airlines the A350F orderbook stands at 50 orders from nine customers following its launch at Dubai Airshow two years ago.
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