27 June 2019:Boeing has delivered the first 787-9 Dreamliner for Turkish Airlines. They plan to use the airplane's fuel efficiency, reliability, range and size to operate new non-stop international routes such as, Washington, Atlanta, Bali and Bogota-Panama.
The Dreamliner delivered to Turkish Airlines' has a seating capacity for 300 passengers which includes 270 economy class seats and 30 business class seats. The carrier's 787 consists of long haul economy class seats and business class monuments manufactured in Turkey by Turkish suppliers.
"Turkish Airlines' growth has been remarkable in recent years, both in expanding flight options and supporting Turkey's aviation industry. We are honoured that Turkish Airlines is embarking on its next chapter of expansion with the 787 Dreamliner," said Ihssane Mounir, Senior Vice President of Commercial Sales and Marketing for The Boeing Company.