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Turkish Airlines has continued negotiations on Boeing 737 MAX type aircraft since 2025, with the aim of fleet modernization and capacity increase within the scope of its long-term growth strategy.
Turkish Airlines (THY) will purchase 150 aircraft from Boeing, 100 of which are firm and 50 are options.
In line with its long-term growth strategy, Turkish Airlines has finalized an order agreement with Boeing covering up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
The agreement, signed as a result of negotiations that have been ongoing since 2025, is the largest single-aisle aircraft order that Turkish Airlines has made with Boeing to date.
Within the scope of the order, 100 Boeing 737-8 aircraft are placed on firm order, while there is an option right for an additional 50 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The agreement also offers the opportunity to upgrade to the Boeing 737-10 model, the largest member of the 737 MAX family.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
THY will start receiving its first Boeing 737-8 deliveries in the second half of 2026.
Likely · Within months
THY will decide to use all 50 optional aircraft by the end of 2028.
Possible · Within years

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