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Türkiye Signs Record-Breaking $30 Billion Aviation Deal with Airbus
In a landmark agreement for Türkiye's aviation sector, Turkish Airlines has signed a contract to purchase 220 Airbus aircraft, valued at $30 billion. This deal represents the largest order in the history of the national carrier and is a significant boost for the country's aviation industry.
The contract was finalized during a meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz on October 19 in Istanbul.
The two leaders discussed a broad range of topics, including regional issues and strengthening bilateral relations, with the aviation deal emerging as a key outcome of the talks.
The agreement involves the acquisition of 220 modern airliners from Airbus, marking a substantial investment in expanding and modernizing Turkish Airlines’ fleet. This deal further underscores the growing economic cooperation between Türkiye and Germany, as well as Türkiye’s ambitions in the global aviation industry.
