Turkish Airlines Plans 75 Boeing 787, 150 737 MAX Orders, Doubling Fleet by 2035

Turkish Airlines has finalized a landmark agreement with Boeing to purchase up to 75 wide-body Boeing 787 Dreamliners and is negotiating orders for up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, potentially doubling its Boeing-operated fleet. The 787 order includes 50 firm and 25 option aircraft, with deliveries planned between 2029 and 2034, and the 737 MAX purchase is subject to successful engine negotiations with CFM International. This deal was announced following a meeting between Turkish President Erdoğan and U.S. President Trump, who emphasized balanced trade and discussed lifting sanctions to enable Turkey's acquisition of American F-35 jets. Turkish Airlines aims to modernize its fleet with new-generation aircraft by 2035, supporting operational efficiency and annual growth targets. Boeing highlighted the importance of this deal for U.S. employment and its strategic partnership with Turkey, while Turkish Airlines reaffirmed its leadership ambitions in the aviation sector. The agreement is part of broader U.S.-Turkey cooperation, including potential military equipment sales and resolving previous bilateral trade disputes.