Turkish Airlines Plans Up to 225 Boeing Aircraft

Turkish Airlines announced plans to add up to 225 Boeing aircraft — 75 B787-9/10 Dreamliners (50 firm, 25 options) and 150 737-8/10 MAX jets (100 firm, 50 options) — with 787 deliveries slated between 2029 and 2034 and the 737 MAX orders conditional on successful engine talks with CFM International. The carrier said it is negotiating with Rolls‑Royce and GE Aerospace for 787 engines, spare parts and maintenance and with CFM International for 737 engines. The announcement came a day after President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, and U.S. officials signaled possible easing of prior restrictions on sales of advanced military equipment to Turkey, giving the deal political as well as commercial resonance. Turkish Airlines said the purchases are part of a plan to transition to a new‑generation fleet by 2035 to boost efficiency and support roughly 6% annual growth. Boeing hailed the planned order as a significant commercial win as it seeks to reset its business.