Turkish Airlines takes first 787-9 as fleet, routes expand
Turkish Airlines took delivery of the first of 25 Boeing 787-9s the carrier has on order. The airline also has options for 5 more. Originally, Turkish Airlines agreed to buy 40 787-9s in an LOI signed in Sept 2017, but reduced the number to 25 in March 2018. The 787s will be gradually added to its expanding fleet between 2019 and 2023. Powered by GE Aviation GEnx-1B engines, the 787 offers a range of 14,140 km. The 300-seat 787s are configured for 270 economy- and 30 business-class seats. Business class is configured in a 1-2-1 layout, with 44 in. of legroom and a 180-degree full-flat 76-in. seat bed, as well as an 18-in. HD video display. The first 787-9 will operate domestic services from Istanbul to Antalya July 8. The first international flight will be from Istanbul to Denpasar (Bali) July 17. <br/>
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Turkish Airlines takes first 787-9 as fleet, routes expand
Turkish Airlines took delivery of the first of 25 Boeing 787-9s the carrier has on order. The airline also has options for 5 more. Originally, Turkish Airlines agreed to buy 40 787-9s in an LOI signed in Sept 2017, but reduced the number to 25 in March 2018. The 787s will be gradually added to its expanding fleet between 2019 and 2023. Powered by GE Aviation GEnx-1B engines, the 787 offers a range of 14,140 km. The 300-seat 787s are configured for 270 economy- and 30 business-class seats. Business class is configured in a 1-2-1 layout, with 44 in. of legroom and a 180-degree full-flat 76-in. seat bed, as well as an 18-in. HD video display. The first 787-9 will operate domestic services from Istanbul to Antalya July 8. The first international flight will be from Istanbul to Denpasar (Bali) July 17. <br/>
