NEW YORK – Turkish Airlines has finalized an order for up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX jets, comprising 100 firm orders and options for 50 more, Boeing said Wednesday.
No financial details were disclosed.
The order is Turkish Airlines’ largest purchase of Boeing single-aisle aircraft, the U.S. manufacturer said. The agreement also includes substitution rights for the 737-10, the largest variant of the 737 MAX family.
The order concludes discussions that began last year and supports the airline’s plans to expand its fleet and network.
“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,” said Murat Şeker, Turkish Airlines chairman.
The airline operates more than 200 Boeing airplanes, including 737 MAX, 787 Dreamliner, 737 Next-Generation and 777 Freighter aircraft, Boeing said.
The new 737-8 jets will be used on both domestic and international routes.
Boeing said the aircraft’s range, payload flexibility and fuel efficiency will support Turkish Airlines’ operations on routes with high demand.
The order follows the airline’s 2025 purchase of up to 75 787 Dreamliners.
Turkish Airlines, a Star Alliance member, was established in 1933 with a fleet of five aircraft.
It now operates 567 passenger and cargo aircraft serving 358 destinations in 133 countries, making it the airline that flies to the most countries in the world.
