Turkish Airlines Takes Delivery of First Boeing 777-300ER

Turkish Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 777-300ER.

The milestone delivery marks many firsts for the airline. The new airplane is Turkish Airlines' first 777 directly purchased from Boeing and the first of 12 777-300ERs Turkish Airlines has on order with Boeing from 2009. The aircraft is also the first to feature Turkish Airlines' new "Comfort Class" cabin.

"Turkish Airlines continues to grow as a global airline with the 777 helping us to expand into new markets in Asia and the Americas," said Hamdi Topcu, Chairman of Turkish Airlines. "The addition of new Boeing 777-300ERs exemplifies our commitment to delivering high quality service and comfort to our passengers, while enabling us to continue our profitable growth."

The 777-300ER brings new twin-engine efficiency to the airline's long-haul fleet. The airplane is powered by General Electric GE90-115BLs, the world's largest and most powerful commercial jet engines.

With this delivery, Boeing is scheduled to deliver four additional 777-300ERs to Turkish Airlines by the end of 2010.

The Boeing 777-300ER can seat up to 365 passengers in a three-class configuration and has a maximum range of 7,930 nautical miles (14,685 km).

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Airphil Express Takes Delivery of New Airbus A320

Airphil Express has taken delivery of a brand new Airbus A320. This is the fourth Airbus A320 added to the Airphil Express fleet this year.

The first two A320 aircraft delivered earlier this year and the third aircraft just last month, have allowed the airline to open new routes in Bacolod, Cagayan de Oro, Iloilo, Puerto Princesa, Cebu, Davao, and Zamboanga.

With its fleet expansion, Airphil Express will commence operations to its first regional destination, Singapore, on 27 October to be followed by Cebu ? Singapore operations on 1 December 2010.

In pursuing its commitment to be a major low-cost carrier player in the Philippine market, Airphil Express will continue to grow its A320 fleet with the arrival of two more aircraft before the end of this year.

By the end of 2010, the airline will have added a total of six new Airbus A320 180-seater aircraft to its fleet.

Airphil Express currently flies to 36 destinations, with hubs in Manila, Cebu, Davao and Zamboanga.

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