Turkish Airlines Makes Huge Airbus Order In Bid For Air Dominance

Turkish Airlines claims to fly to more countries than any other carrier (Credit: AFP)

Turkish Airlines said on Friday it has decided to purchase more than 200 Airbus aircraft -- with the option for over 100 more -- in the coming decade as it seeks to become the world's largest carrier.

Turkish Airlines chief executive Bilal Eksi said in a social media statement that the entire order could potentially add up to 355 aircraft.