LE BOURGET, France, June 19,
2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and Turkmenistan
Airlines, the national carrier of Turkmenistan, today announced the airline's
plan to extend its long-haul operations by adding a fourth
777-200LR (Long Range) airplane to
its fleet.
The commitment, valued at $346.9
million at list price, will be reflected on Boeing's Orders
and Deliveries website once it is finalized.
The Boeing 777-200LR is the longest range commercial airplane in
the world, capable of connecting virtually any two cities in the
world nonstop. It has a maximum range of 15,843 kilometers (8,555
nmi) and carries more passengers and revenue cargo farther than any
other jetliner. The 777-200LR is equipped with the powerful
GE90-110B1L commercial jet engine, and can seat up to 317
passengers in two-class configuration.
"The 777 is the world's most successful twin-engine, long-haul
airplane and the 777-200LR is the right airplane to help
Turkmenistan Airlines grow its international operations in
Europe, Asia and beyond," said Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of
commercial sales and marketing for The Boeing Company.
"Turkmenistan Airlines and Boeing have been partners since 1992 and
we are honored by their continued faith and confidence in Boeing
airplanes."
The new 777-200LR will be the 32nd airplane purchased by
Turkmenistan Airlines from Boeing. Turkmenistan's flag carrier, based in
Ashgabat, operates 737, 757 and
777 aircraft models. The airline transports about 3,000 passengers
daily in the country and nearly two million passengers annually on
its international and domestic routes.
Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading
provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space and security
systems, and global services. The company supports commercial and
government customers in more than 150 countries. Boeing employs
more than 150,000 people worldwide and leverages the talents of a
global supplier base. Building on a legacy of aerospace leadership,
Boeing continues to lead in technology and innovation, deliver for
its customers and invest in its people and future growth.
Contact:
Paul Bergman
Boeing Commercial Airplanes Media Relations
paul.r.bergman2@boeing.com
206.724.7292
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