09 December 2022

UEFA Champions League themed aircraft of Turkish Airlines

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.

UEFA Champions League themed aircraft of Turkish Airlines. © Turkish Airlines

With its TC-JNM tail number, UEFA Champions League themed aircraft flew for the first time with its new makeover for the TK1821 Istanbul Airport to Paris flight during the first day of the year.

Soaring through the skies, aircraft’s application of its UEFA Champions League theme was completed by Turkish Technic in four days.

UEFA Champions League themed aircraft of Turkish Airlines. © Turkish Airlines

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.”

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Established in 1933 with a fleet of five aircraft, Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines has a fleet of 388 (passenger and cargo) aircraft flying to 340 worldwide destinations as 287 international and 53 domestics in 129 countries.

Edited by editorial staff

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Text source and photo: © Turkish Airlines Inc. Media Relations

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