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Turkish Airlines Finalizes Major Boeing Aircraft Deal

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Turkish Airlines Finalizes Major Boeing Aircraft Deal

Credited from: AA

  • Turkish Airlines' purchase agreement with Boeing is confirmed as completed.
  • The deal includes plans for up to 225 aircraft, featuring 75 Dreamliners.
  • Deliveries are scheduled from 2029 to 2034, marking a strategic fleet modernization.

The US envoy to TĂŒrkiye, Tom Barrack, confirmed that the Turkish Airlines deal with Boeing is completed. This announcement followed a meeting between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and US President Donald Trump, although details regarding the size and specific elements of the deal remain unspecified, creating an air of anticipation in the aviation industry, according to aa and trtglobal.

In a broader filing to the Istanbul Stock Exchange, Turkish Airlines announced plans to significantly expand its fleet through a major acquisition. The airline confirmed intentions to order 75 Boeing 787-9 and 787-10 Dreamliners as part of an overall aim to add up to 225 aircraft. Deliveries for these new aircraft are scheduled between 2029 and 2034. This expansion reflects a strategic pivot in the Turkish aviation sector, indicating a return to collaboration with Boeing following past tensions, according to indiatimes.

Additionally, the deal will incorporate 150 Boeing 737-8/10 MAX jets, further reinforcing Turkish Airlines' position as a leader in global aviation. Notably, this order includes an extension of strategic partnerships for engine supply and maintenance, illustrating the airline's commitment to enhancing its operational capabilities in a competitive market, according to indiatimes.

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