Turkish Airlines takes delivery of first two Airbus aircraft

Turkish Airlines has taken delivery of a Airbus A330-300 and a A330-200 Freighter, both are powered by Rolls Royce engines. The A330-300 joins Turkish Airlines’ existing passenger aircraft fleet of A320, A330-200 and A340-family aircraft, and will operate medium- and long-range routes from Istanbul. It is the first of ten A330 ordered in 2009. Turkish Cargo will operate the freighter Airbus aircraft on long-haul routes to Shanghai and Hong Kong, and help to expand the Turkish Cargo network. It is the first of two A330-200 Freighter due to join the airline’s existing Airbus A310s. “I am delighted to be adding