National flag carrier Turkish Airlines (THY) plans to expand its nonstop long-haul network by deploying ultra-long-range aircraft from late 2027, enabling direct flights to destinations in Australia and South America, its chair said on Monday.
THY has orders in place for nearly 420 aircraft, including Airbus and Boeing jets, with negotiations continuing for an additional 100 Boeing planes.
"With the addition of ultra-long-range aircraft to the fleet from the end of 2027 onward, we will gain the ability to operate direct flights to Australia and certain destinations in South America," Chair of the Board Murat Şeker told Anadolu Agency (AA).
Şeker took the helm of the carrier this April after serving as its chief financial officer since 2016.
Under its 2033 strategy, Turkish Airlines, which already serves more countries than almost any other carrier in the world, plans a major fleet replacement and expansion to around 800 aircraft.
