ISTANBUL- AerCap Holdings today (July 9, 2024) announced an agreement with Flag carrier Turkish Airlines (TK) to lease ten new Airbus A321neo aircraft.
Founded in 1933 with a fleet of five aircraft, Turkish Airlines, a Star Alliance member, now operates a fleet of 457 passenger and cargo aircraft. The airline flies to 346 destinations across 130 countries, including 293 international and 53 domestic destinations.
Turkish Airlines Leases 10 A321neo
“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,” said Aengus Kelly, the Chief Executive Officer of AerCap.
“We wish Prof. Ahmet Bolat, Mr. Levent Konukcu, and the entire Turkish Airlines’ management team every success and look forward to building on our long-term partnership as these aircraft deliver and beyond,” added Mr. Kelly.
Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee, Prof. Ahmet Bolat, commented, “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.”
AerCap leads the global aviation leasing industry with one of the most attractive order books. Serving approximately 300 customers worldwide, AerCap provides comprehensive fleet solutions.
Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (AER), AerCap is headquartered in Dublin and has offices in Shannon, Miami, Singapore, Memphis, Amsterdam, Shanghai, Dubai, Seattle, Toulouse, and other locations globally.
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