Boeing, Turkish Airlines Finalize Order for 777-300ERs

Boeing and Turkish Airlines have announced a order for five 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes, valued at $1.6 billion at list prices. The Turkish flag-carrier has exercised options on five 777-300ERs that were first announced in December 2012 as part of a previous firm order for 15 777-300ERs. Turkish Airlines now has 20 777-300ERs currently an order from Boeing.

 

"Turkish Airlines has reinforced its position and energy with significant investments and growth figures as it continues to expand," says Ph.D. Temel Kotil, CEO, Turkish Airlines. "We believe that the purchase of these new aircraft – an important step in meeting the need to expand our fleet – will further develop our existing relationship with Boeing." 

 

Turkish Airlines' fleet currently includes 12 777-300ERs, the first of which Boeing delivered in October 2010. In that time, the 777-300ER has played a significant role in Turkish Airlines' long-haul growth. 

 

The 777-300ER can seat up to 386 passengers in a three-class configuration and has a maximum range of 7,930nm (14,685km).