Turkish Airlines and Airbus have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to acquire up to 25 A350-900 XWB long-haul widebody aircraft.

The agreement was signed at the Élysée Palace, Paris, during Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s official visit to France with French President Emmanuel Macron earlier in January.

According to M. İlker Aycı, Turkish Airlines Chairman, the additional aircraft will be used to further develop our major international routes from Turkey

Turkey has been an integral part of the Airbus supply chain for almost 20 years, being a partner in all Airbus aircraft programmes, including the prestigious A350 XWB.

The A350 XWB is an all new family of fuel-efficient mid-size wide-body long-haul airliners shaping the future of air travel. It features the latest aerodynamic design, carbon fiber fuselage and wings.

The A350 XWB features an Airspace cabin which provides better ambience, design and services, contributing to superior levels of comfort and well-being for all passengers.