Turkish Airlines (THY) has officially announced its long-awaited Boeing order. A massive agreement has been signed for a total of 225 aircraft. 150 of the order are firm orders, while 75 are options. This agreement will ensure THY’s fleet consists entirely of next-generation aircraft by 2035.

Ambitious move from THY

The agreement covers both the single-aisle 737 MAX series and the long-range 787 Dreamliner. Deliveries will begin in 2029 and be completed gradually through 2034.

For long-range models, 50 Boeing 787-9 and 787-10 aircraft have been firm orders, with options granted for 25 aircraft. In addition to the 787-9 it currently operates, THY will also add the longer-fuselage 787-10 to its fleet.

The company announced that negotiations are ongoing with Rolls-Royce and GE Aerospace to procure wing-mounted engines, spare engines, and engine maintenance services for the aircraft in question. For single-aisle aircraft, a total of 150 Boeing 737-8/10 MAX aircraft have been ordered, with 100 firm orders and 50 options.

This agreement came immediately after President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan met with US President Donald Trump on Thursday. Following the meeting, Trump expressed his belief that Turkey would accept his request to halt its purchases of Russian oil and that the lifting of US sanctions against Ankara could make the purchase of F-35 jets possible.

Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat, Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee of Turkish Airlines, commented on the agreement, saying, “The addition of new-generation Boeing aircraft to our fleet is a key component of our 2033 vision, which aims to reach a fleet of 800 aircraft.”

Stephanie Pope, President and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, said, “We are proud that Turkish Airlines has once again chosen the 787 Dreamliner and 737 MAX to support its future growth.”

Turkish Airlines currently has more than 200 Boeing aircraft in its fleet. The new agreement will reduce costs and increase capacity with the addition of these aircraft.

The 787 Dreamliner, with its up to 25% fuel efficiency advantage and the 737 MAX’s short- to medium-range flexibility, is expected to play a significant role in meeting demand for flights to the US, Africa, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East.

With this step, Turkish Airlines aims to achieve its average annual growth target of 6% and have its entire fleet comprised of next-generation aircraft by 2035.