Turkish Airlines order more IAE V2500 engines

This follow-on order is valued at up to $200 million and will power A321 aircraft.

Mr Hamdi Topçu, Chairman of Turkish Airlines said: “We have been very pleased with the exceptional relationship we share with International Aero Engines, as well as the performance of its V2500 engine. It has helped us to maintain our reputation that reinforces our image as a leader in one of the most demanding aviation markets.”

THYs fleet currently operates in Europe, the Middle East, North Africa and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). The airline has been a V2500 operator since 2004 and this is the fourth time they have selected IAE.

Ian Aitken, president of IAE said: “We believe that THY has again expressed its satisfaction with the V2500’s performance through this follow-on agreement. This is another example of how our focus on our customer satisfaction, reliability, maintainability and efficiency play a key role in IAE being a leader in the global engine market.”

The V2500 SelectOne™ build standard delivers an additional 1% fuel burn advantage, along with a corresponding reduction in CO2 emissions. It improves time-on-wing by up to 20% and will be compliant with the most stringent CAEP/6 NOx standards. It entered service on schedule in October 2008.

IAE is a multinational aero engine consortium whose shareholders comprise of Pratt & Whitney, Rolls-Royce, Japanese Aero Engines Corporation and MTU Aero Engines. There are more than 5,500 V2500s in service or on firm order with more than 170 customers around the world.