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Turkish Airlines enhances fleet with A321neo lease

Turkish Airlines enhances fleet with A321neo lease
The addition of these advanced aircraft will support Turkish Airlines' growth and modernization efforts, further strengthening its position in the global aviation market.

Turkish Airlines expands fleet with Ten Airbus A321neo Aircraft leased from AerCap, boosting operational efficiency and global connectivity.

AerCap Holdings N.V. recently announced an agreement with Turkish Airlines for the lease of ten new Airbus A321neo aircraft. Furthermore, This strategic move aims to enhance Turkish Airlines’ fleet capabilities and operational efficiency. The addition of these advanced aircraft will support Turkish Airlines’ growth and modernization efforts, further strengthening its position in the global aviation market.

Aengus Kelly, the Chief Executive Officer of AerCap, said, “We are very pleased to support Turkish Airlines with the lease of these ten new A321neo aircraft, helping them to continue to grow their extensive route network while modernizing their narrowbody fleet for greater operational efficiency. We wish Prof. Ahmet Bolat, Mr. Levent Konukcu and the entire Turkish Airlines’ management team every success and we look forward to building on our long-term partnership as these aircraft deliver, and beyond.”

AerCap is the global leader in aviation leasing, possessing one of the most attractive order books in the industry. Additionally, The company serves approximately 300 customers worldwide, providing comprehensive fleet solutions to enhance their operations.

Ahmet Bolat, Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee, said, “We are happy to further enhance our fleet with ten new Airbus A321neo aircraft through our partnership with AerCap. This addition aligns with our strategy to continue offering our passengers a modern and efficient travel experience, while supporting our ongoing expansion plans for new routes and increasing the frequency of existing ones. We look forward to strengthening our partnership with AerCap.”

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Established in 1933 with a fleet of five aircraft, Turkish Airlines is a member of Star Alliance. Moreover, The airline operates a fleet of 457 passenger and cargo aircraft, flying to 346 destinations globally. Furthermore, These include 293 international and 53 domestic destinations across 130 countries.  

Q. – How will the new Airbus A321neo aircraft benefit Turkish Airlines?
A. – They will support growth, modernization, and operational efficiency.

Q. –  Who is the CEO of AerCap?
A. –  Aengus Kelly.