Boeing and Turkish Airlines today announced an order for up to 150 737 MAX airplanes, concluding the discussions initiated in 2025 and supporting the flag carrier’s expansion goals.

This agreement is the flag carrier’s largest ever Boeing single-aisle aircraft order. It was finalized in the presence of His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic of Türkiye.

The order comprises 100 firm Boeing 737-8 aircraft and options for an additional 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. It 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.

Commenting on the agreement, Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee Prof Murat Şeker stated:

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 cooperation with Boeing through an agreement that also supports Türkiye’s aviation ecosystem.

President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes Stephanie Pope stated: “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.”

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.

Turkish Airlines (including AJet) currently operates more than 200 Boeing aircraft, consisting of the 737 MAX, 737 Next-Generation, 787 Dreamliner, 777 and 777 Freighter.

The latest order further strengthens the longstanding cooperation between the flag carrier and Boeing, building on the 75 787 Dreamliner order from 2025.

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