Turkish Airlines finalizes its order for 10 737-800s and five 737-900 ERs

Turkish Airlines (Istanbul) has exercised options for 15 Next-Generation 737s. The order, comprised of 10 737-800s and 5 737-900 ERs, has an average list-price value of more than $1.2 billion.

Boeing has received orders from 14 customers for a total of 305 737-900 ERs, the newest member of the 737 family. The higher capacity, longer-range derivative of the 737-900 was launched in July 2005. The 737-900 ER offers 6 percent lower operating costs per trip and 4 percent lower operating costs per seat mile than competing models.

Boeing will deliver all of Turkish Airlines new Next-Generation 737s with the innovative Boeing Sky Interior. The new interior introduces larger overhead stowage bins with a new pivoting design that provides more open space in the cabin.

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