Turkish Airlines seals record 150-jet Boeing 737 MAX order
Turkish Airlines has finalized a deal with Boeing for up to 150 737 MAX aircraft, the carrier's largest single-aisle order to date. This ends months of uncertainty after negotiations over engine terms had threatened to derail the agreement entirely. The order, comprising 100 firm Boeing 737-8 jets and options for 50 more, was signed in the presence of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, with…
Turkish Airlines has sealed a record-breaking agreement with Boeing for up to 150 737 MAX aircraft, marking the carrier's largest single-aisle order to date. This deal, finalized after months of uncertainty, includes 100 firm Boeing 737-8 jets and options for 50 additional planes. The order, signed in the presence of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, also includes substitution rights for the larger 737-10 variant, offering the airline flexibility to adjust capacity as demand fluctuates.
Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee Prof Murat Şeker expressed satisfaction with the agreement, stating it strengthens the carrier's cooperation with Boeing and supports Türkiye's aviation ecosystem. Boeing Commercial Airplanes President and CEO Stephanie Pope emphasized that the order reflects the trust and shared vision between the two companies.
The deal, which had been in negotiations since September 2025, faced delays due to disputes over engine terms with CFM International. Turkish Airlines, currently operating over 200 Boeing aircraft alongside its Airbus fleet, aims to grow its total fleet to 800 by 2033. The new order brings Turkey closer to this goal and highlights the airline's confidence in Boeing's narrowbody program amid global production and supply-chain challenges.
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