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THY Turkish Airlines recently operated the Boeing 737-900ER aircraft on the Istanbul to Dublin route for the first time on three flights on 8th November (TC-JYC), 22nd November (TC-JYB) and 4th December (TC-JYI), the airline has a fleet of nine Boeing 737-900ER’s plus one on order which are primarily used on African routes.
The 200th aircraft delivered on 8th November TC-JYI Boeing 737-9FH2/W c/n 40985 had special 200th aircraft decals applied after arrival in Istanbul.
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After delivery of Boeing 737-900ER’s in Seattle the aircraft where flown to Georgetown Delware for installation by PATS Aircraft System of Auxiliary Fuel Tanks(AFS) in a two-tank configuration adding an additional 962 gallons of fuel extending the range of the aircraft by 450 nautical miles. The AFS feeds the aircraft’s integral fuel tanks and operates independently, allowing the system to be active or inactive based upon mission requirements.
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