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Turkish Airlines Finalizes Order for Up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX Jets

The carrier confirmed 100 firm orders and options for 50 more aircraft during the UN General Assembly in New York.

Sources: Gazete Rize, İmece Gazetesi, Open Magazine3 sources ↓|· 1 min read
Turkish Airlines Finalizes Order for Up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX Jets
Photo: Gazete Rize

KEY POINTS

  • Turkish Airlines orders up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
  • 100 firm orders for 737-8, options for 50 more
  • Deal signed in New York during UN General Assembly
  • President Erdoğan witnessed the agreement
  • Largest single-aisle order in airline's history with Boeing

Turkish Airlines has finalized its largest single-aisle aircraft deal with Boeing, covering up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX jets. The agreement includes 100 firm orders for the 737-8 variant and options for an additional 50 aircraft.

The signing ceremony took place in New York with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in attendance during the UN General Assembly. The deal also allows conversion to the larger 737-10 model depending on network needs.

“This agreement represents an important step in line with our strategy to grow our fleet. The new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft will support our extensive flight network operated from our Istanbul hub with higher efficiency and flexibility.”

— Prof. Dr. Murat Şeker, Turkish Airlines Chairman

Chairman Prof. Dr. Murat Şeker said the aircraft will bring higher efficiency and flexibility to the airline's Istanbul hub operations. Boeing Commercial Airplanes CEO Stephanie Pope highlighted the mutual trust underpinning the long-standing partnership.

The order supports the flag carrier's long-term growth strategy aimed at strengthening its short and medium-haul network. Deliveries will enable more flexible capacity planning across the airline's extensive route map.

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