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Turkish Airlines Seals Boeing Deal for Up to 75 787s, Signals Intent for 150 737 MAX Jets

The single-aisle commitment depends on reaching an engine agreement with CFM International.

Overview

  • Boeing and Turkish Airlines confirmed a firm package covering up to 75 Dreamliners, comprising 35 787-9s, 15 787-10s, and options for 25, with deliveries slated for 2029–2034.
  • Turkish Airlines said it is negotiating with Rolls-Royce and GE Aerospace for 787 engines, spare engines, and long-term maintenance services.
  • The planned 737 MAX purchase spans the 737-8 and 737-10 models, with reports indicating 100 firm and 50 optional aircraft pending successful engine talks.
  • The airline said the acquisitions underpin its strategy to field a predominantly new-generation fleet by 2035 and support roughly 6% average annual growth.
  • Boeing stated the Dreamliner order will support more than 123,000 U.S. jobs, and the announcement came a day after President Erdogan met President Trump in Washington.