PATS Aircraft Systems delivers B737-900ER to Turkish Airlines

PATS Aircraft Systems recently announced the delivery of the fourth B737‐900ER with PATS’ Auxiliary Fuel System to Turkish Airlines. The AFS was installed at PATS’ Georgetown facility and was delivered in a two‐tank aft configuration, adding an additional 962 gallons of fuel and extending the potential range of the aircraft to more than 3,200 nautical miles.

As with all PATS Auxiliary Fuel Systems, the 737‐900ER AFS feeds the aircraft’s integral fuel tank and operates independently, allowing the system to be active or inactive based upon mission requirements.

The aircraft is part of a 10‐aircraft AFS order and joins three previously delivered aircraft which are enabling THY to offer an expanding route structure with service into Africa including destinations such as Lagos and Accra. The balance of the 10-aircraft order will be delivered by PATS over the next nine months to provide THY with additional range capability and new opportunities to offer THY world-class service on new routes with the 737‐900ER.

PATS’ Auxiliary Fuel Systems add an important option to aircraft owners and operators, including commercial passenger service. PATS CEO John Martin said, “PATS offers unique solutions to aircraft operators which improve performance, create new route and business opportunities, and enhance inflight experience. THY is recognizing the benefit of extended range capability that PATS’ Auxiliary Fuel System adds to the already capable Boeing 737‐900ER aircraft.”

PATS Aircraft Systems is an industry-leading supplier of auxiliary fuel systems applications, aerospace component manufacturing (including the Hollingsead International product line) and VIP executive aircraft maintenance, modification and executive interior completions services.

Go to www.patsaircraft.com for more information.