Turkish Airlines has announced that it has finalised an agreement with Boeing for up to 150 737 MAX aircraft, marking another significant step in its long-term growth strategy.
The order comprises 100 firm Boeing 737-8 aircraft and options for an additional 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The agreement also includes substitution rights for the Boeing 737-10, the largest member of the 737 MAX family, providing Turkish Airlines with greater flexibility to align capacity with growing passenger demand across its network.
In the talks since 2025, the agreement will be flag carrier’s largest ever Boeing single-aisle aircraft order and will support its fleet expansion strategy while strengthening its short- and medium-haul network.
The agreement for the 737 MAX order was finalised in the presence of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Türkiye.
On the strategic deal, Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee Prof Murat Şeker said: "This agreement marks another significant step in the continued expansion of our fleet. The new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft will bring greater efficiency and flexibility to our operations, supporting the extensive network we serve from our hub in Istanbul. We are pleased to build on our longstanding co-operation with Boeing through an agreement that also supports Türkiye’s aviation ecosystem."
President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes Stephanie Pope said: "This order reflects the trust and shared vision that have defined our long-standing partnership with Turkish Airlines."
"We’re proud to continue our support of Türkiye’s aviation ecosystem and Turkish Airlines as it grows its Istanbul-based network, connecting more people and destinations worldwide," he added.
The new aircraft will strengthen the flag carrier’s short- and medium-haul operations, particularly on high-demand domestic and international routes. The Boeing 737-8’s range, payload flexibility along with 20% reduced emissions and fuel consumption will support the flag carrier’s evolving operational requirements as it continues to expand its fleet and network.-TradeArabia News Service
