Turkish Airlines has made “a firm order for up to 75 787 Dreamliners”, the flag carrier’s largest ever Boeing widebody purchase. Boeing confirms that the deal “includes 35 of the 787-9 model, 15 of the larger 787-10, and options for 25 787 Dreamliners to grow and modernize the airline’s fleet. The new order will support more than 123,000 jobs across the U.S.”
The airline also reported its intent “to purchase up to 150 more 737 MAX airplanes, which will be its largest Boeing single-aisle order when finalized.” The 787 and 737 MAX orders combined will double Turkish Airlines’ Boeing fleet as the carrier expands its capacity and network.
Prof. Ahmet Bolat, Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee said: “The addition of these advanced Boeing aircraft to our fleet will not only enhance our operational capabilities but also become a significant element supporting Turkish Airlines’ 2033 Vision of expanding our fleet to 800 aircraft.”
Turkish Airlines says adding the larger 787-10 to its future fleet will enable it to “benefit from additional passenger and cargo capacity while improving fuel efficiency on high-demand routes between Istanbul and destinations in the U.S, Africa, Southeast Asia and the Middle East.”
Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes said: “We are honored that Turkish Airlines has once again chosen the 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX to power its future growth. As a proud partner to Türkiye and the Turkish aviation industry for 80 years, we look forward to continuing our support of Turkish Airlines as they expand operations and deliver exceptional experiences to their passengers.”