Turkish Airlines Orders Up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft to Expand Fleet

Turkish Airlines Orders Up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft to Expand Fleet. Boeing and Turkish Airlines have finalized an agreement for up to 150 737 MAX aircraft as part of the carrier’s growth plan and route network expansion from Istanbul. The order includes 100 firm Boeing 737-8 jets and options for an additional 50 units. Additionally, Turkish Airlines retains substitution rights for the larger 737-10 variant from the 737 MAX family, enabling operational flexibility for future capacity needs.

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The agreement was announced in the presence of the President of Turkey, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, marking Turkish Airlines‘ largest single-aisle aircraft order with Boeing to date.

“This agreement represents another step in the continuous expansion of our fleet. The new Boeing 737 MAX aircraft will bring greater efficiency and flexibility to our operations,” stated Murat Şeker, Chairman of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee of Turkish Airlines.

The incoming 737-8 aircraft will serve high-demand domestic and international routes, delivering additional capacity alongside improved fuel efficiency and operational agility.

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Currently, Turkish Airlines and AJet operate a combined fleet of over 200 Boeing aircraft, including 737 MAX, 737 Next-Generation, 787 Dreamliner, 777, and 777 Freighter models. According to Boeing, the 737 MAX family delivers up to a 20% reduction in fuel consumption and carbon emissions compared to legacy aircraft. This order complements a 2025 deal for up to 75 Boeing 787 Dreamliners. Furthermore, Boeing confirmed the agreement includes industrial participation and support for Turkey‘s aerospace ecosystem.

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