Turkish Airlines Orders Up to 75 Boeing 787 and Commits to Acquiring More 737 MAXs
Turkish Airlines announced this Friday an order for up to 75 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, marking the airline’s largest wide-body aircraft purchase from Boeing.
The agreement includes 35 units of the 787-9 model, 15 of the 787-10 model, and the option to add another 25 Dreamliners in the future. According to Boeing, this order will support the creation of more than 123,000 jobs in the United States.
Expansion in the Single-Aisle Segment
The company also communicated its intention to acquire up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, which will represent its largest single-aisle aircraft order from Boeing once finalized.
With these two deals, Turkish Airlines will double its fleet of aircraft from the American manufacturer, expanding its capacity and consolidating its international network.
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The Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee of Turkish Airlines, Prof. Ahmet Bolat, emphasized that the agreement is much more than a fleet expansion: “It is a reflection of our leadership in the industry, as well as our dedication to innovation and operational excellence. These advanced aircraft will be a key element of our Vision 2033, which aims to expand the fleet to 800 aircraft.”
Turkish Airlines: Global Network and Modernization
Turkey’s flag carrier already operates more than 200 Boeing aircraft, including the 787-9, 777-300, 737 MAX, 737 Next-Generation, and 777 Freighter models.
With the introduction of the 787-10, Turkish Airlines will gain greater passenger and cargo capacity, along with improved fuel efficiency on high-demand routes connecting Istanbul with the United States, Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.
The President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Stephanie Pope, stated: “We are honored that Turkish Airlines has once again chosen the 787 Dreamliner and the 737 MAX to power its future growth. As a partner to Türkiye for 80 years, we will continue to support the airline’s expansion and the experience it offers its passengers.”
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