Turkish Airlines, best European carrier, designed a special aircraft for UEFA Champions League, one of the world’s most followed sports events.
Becoming the first airline to sponsor UEFA Champions League which will have its 2023 final in İstanbul, Turkish Airlines designed one of its Airbus A330’s for the occasion. With its TC-JNM tail number, UEFA Champions League themed aircraft flew for the first time with its new makeover for the TK1821 İstanbul Airport to Paris flight during the first day of the year.
Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat stated: “We will host the 2023 finale of the UEFA Champions League in İstanbul as one of its official sponsors. We are pleased to be a part of this important event which will also take place during the 100th year of our Republic. As this is one of the most significant sponsorships of Turkish sports history, our aircraft with the UEFA Champions League theme is a testament to our commitment to sports.”
Soaring through the skies, aircraft’s application of its UEFA Champions League theme was completed by Turkish Technic in four days.
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Established in 1933 with a fleet of five aircraft, Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines has a fleet of 393 (passenger and cargo) aircraft flying to 342 worldwide destinations as 289 international and 53 domestics in 129 countries. More information about Turkish Airlines can be found on its official website www.turkishairlines.com or its social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, and Instagram.
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