Turkish Airlines Signs for Additional A330-200 Aircraft

• The newly ordered aircraft will be powered by Rolls Royce engines

(June 15, 2010) -- Turkish Airlines has placed a firm order for an additional A330-200 aircraft. The purchase joins existing orders for 10 A330-300s, two A330-200 freighters and 24 A320 family aircraft signed in 2009.‪

The newly ordered aircraft will be powered by Rolls Royce engines and will be delivered in 2011‪.


Turkish Airlines has operated Airbus aircraft since 1985, and today operates the largest Airbus fleet in the country, with 70 Airbus aircraft, including four A310s, 50 A320 family aircraft, seven A330s and nine A340s.

"This new aircraft will join our existing fleet of seven A330-200s, which have already demonstrated the cost efficiency and comfort that this aircraft provides," said Mr. Hamdi Topcu, Chairman of Turkish Airlines."

‪"We are delighted that Turkish Airlines continues to choose Airbus to accommodate their rapid growth" said John Leahy, Airbus' Chief Operating Officer - Customers. "Their continued commitment to all members of the A330 family of aircraft clearly demonstrates that they are the best aircraft in this market segment."‪

Source : Airbus, an EADS N.V. company (Paris: EAD.PA)