Boeing and Turkish Airlines have finalised an agreement for up to 150 737 MAX aircraft, supporting the airline’s plans to expand its fleet and strengthen its short and medium haul network.
The agreement, announced on 23 September 2026, includes 100 Boeing 737 8 aircraft purchased by Turkish Airlines, alongside options for a further 50 737 MAX jets. The deal represents the airline’s largest Boeing single aisle order and follows its 2025 agreement for up to 75 Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
Expanding Turkish Airlines’ network
The new aircraft will be used to support Turkish Airlines’ growing network from its Istanbul hub, with the airline citing increasing demand across both domestic and international routes.
The 737 8 offers the airline a combination of range, payload flexibility and fuel efficiency, while substitution rights for the larger 737 10 give Turkish Airlines additional flexibility as it plans future capacity.
Turkish Airlines and its subsidiary AJet currently operate more than 200 Boeing aircraft, including 737 MAX, 787 Dreamliner, 777 and 777 Freighter models.
Supporting fleet growth
The 737 MAX order forms part of a wider investment programme as Turkish Airlines continues to develop its fleet and international network. Boeing states that the 737 MAX family uses 20% less fuel and produces 20% fewer emissions than the aircraft it replaces, supporting lower operating costs as the airline adds capacity.
The agreement also includes industrial participation, with Boeing continuing its support for Türkiye’s aviation ecosystem alongside its relationship with Turkish Airlines.
A long standing aviation partnership
The deal builds on the long relationship between Boeing and Turkish Airlines, with both companies highlighting the role of the partnership in supporting the airline’s continued growth.
For Turkish Airlines, the latest order provides additional single aisle capacity for its expanding network, while for Boeing it strengthens an established commercial relationship with one of the world’s major international carriers.
Source: Boeing
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