Turkish Airlines Places Record Order for Up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX Jets

Turkish Airlines has finalized an order for up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX jets, ending months of uncertainty over the deal. The agreement covers 100 firm Boeing 737-8 aircraft and options for a further 50 737 MAX jets. Turkish Airlines will also have substitution rights for the larger 737-10, giving it flexibility to adjust capacity as demand develops.

The order is part of the carrier's strategic plan to expand its fleet and network while increasing the proportion of new-generation aircraft. Deliveries are scheduled between 2033 and 2037, according to Turkish Airlines' disclosure to Turkey's Public Disclosure Platform.

The finalization of the deal removes a major obstacle for Boeing as it seeks to rebuild momentum in its commercial aircraft business. The 737 MAX remains central to Boeing's single-aisle product line, but the manufacturer continues to face challenges in increasing production.