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Turkish Airlines Orders 225 Boeing Jets as Trump Signals Swift Sanctions Relief for Turkey

Trump tied any easing to Turkey halting purchases of Russian oil.

Overview

  • Turkish Airlines said the purchase covers 150 aircraft for delivery between 2029 and 2034 plus 75 options, including 150 737-8/10 Max with 100 firm and 50 options.
  • The carrier announced negotiations with Rolls‑Royce and GE Aerospace for Boeing 787 engines, spare engines and long‑term maintenance services.
  • Ankara said it expects the 2020 U.S. defense sanctions to be lifted after the White House talks, which have prevented F‑35 acquisitions since Turkey bought Russia’s S‑400 system.
  • Trump stated he could act "almost immediately" on sanctions following the meeting, though no formal repeal has been issued.
  • Erdogan’s visit was the first White House reception for a Turkish president since 2019 and included more than two hours of discussions.