Airbus, Turkish Airlines Firm Up Jet Order
- Companies reached agreement in principle in November
- Turkish Air has ambition to double fleet over the next decade
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Airbus SE is closing out the year with one of its biggest order announcements, firming up the purchase of 230 aircraft by Turkish Airlines as the flag carrier pledges to cement its position as a global aviation powerhouse.
The multi-billion dollar deal, which follows on from a handshake accord in Istanbul last month, includes both narrow- and widebody aircraft. The airline is buying 60 A350-900 long-range jets and has purchase rights for 20 more, as well as 15 of the larger A350-1000 models, it said. Turkish also placed an order for 150 A321neo aircraft, with the possibility of a 100-unit top-up.