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Boeing Delivers 1,500th
747
Boeing has delivered the 1,500th 747
to come off the production line to
Frankfurt, Germany-based Lufthansa.
The milestone airplane is a 747-8
Intercontinental, the 14th one that
Lufthansa will incorporate into its long-
haul fleet.
“Reaching this milestone delivery
is a testament to the capabilities of
the airplane and our commitment Boeing, Turkish Airlines Ink Deal
to continuous innovation,” said Eric Boeing and Turkish Airlines on June 6, “With a fleet of more than 100
Lindblad, 747 vice president and 2014 finalized an order for 15 additional Next-Generation 737s, Turkish Airlines
general manager, Boeing Commercial 737 MAX 8s, valued at US$1.6 billion has experienced firsthand what the
Airplanes in a statement from Everett, at list prices. The order follows the capabilities this family of airplanes has
Washington on June 28, 2014. “The new announcement in May 2013 when the to offer,” said Todd Nelp, vice president
747-8 is delivering on its promise to our Turkish flag carrier placed the largest of European Sales, Boeing Commercial
customers, and we continue to look at Boeing order in the airline’s history for Airplanes in a joint statement.
ways to make it even more efficient in 50 737 MAXs and 20 Next-Generation “The 737 MAX is the most advanced
the future.” 737s. single-aisle offering and today’s order for
The 747 is the first widebody “The order represents another additional airplanes underlines Turkish
airplane in history to reach the 1,500 component of our continuous growth Airlines’ confidence in the efficiency,
milestone. Its iconic shape makes it strategy, with the 737 MAX providing reliability and passenger comfort of the
instantly recognizable, and passengers Turkish Airlines with increased flexibility 737 MAX.”
have consistently voted it their favorite across our ever expanding network,” The 737 MAX has surpassed 2,000
airplane to fly. said Dr. Ahmet Bolat, chief investment orders from 41 customers, bringing the
A special logo commemorating the and technology officer of Turkish most advanced engine technologies
1,500th airplane was revealed for the Airlines in a statement from Istanbul. to the world’s best-selling airplane,
first time. “Our strong partnership with Boeing building on the strengths of today’s
“Lufthansa is honored that the has been a significant factor in Turkish Next-Generation 737. The 737 MAX
1,500th 747 will fly with the Lufthansa Airlines’ success and we look forward to incorporates the latest-technology
livery,” said Nico Buchholz, executive taking delivery of these highly efficient CFM International LEAP-1B engines to
vice president, Lufthansa Group Fleet airplanes.” deliver the highest efficiency, reliability
Management in a joint statement. With the latest announcement, and passenger comfort in the single-
“Lufthansa is an important partner Turkish Airlines has more than 100 aisle market. Airlines operating the 737
and a valued advisor in developing new unfilled orders for Boeing airplanes; 65 MAX will see an 8 percent operating cost
commercial airplanes with exceptional 737 MAXs, more than 25 Next-Generation per seat advantage over tomorrow’s
economical and ecological performance 737s and 20 777-300ER (Extended competition.
such as the 747-8. The commemorative Range) airplanes. The Istanbul-based Turkish Airlines currently serves
logo will be a reminder of our carrier currently operates a fleet of more 254 cities in 106 countries around the
relationship with Boeing, now and into than 100 Next-Generation 737s and 15 world from its base at Istanbul’s Ataturk
the future.” 777-300ERs. Airport.

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