Turkish Airlines Finalizes Order for 100 Boeing 737-8s

Turkish Airlines has finalized an agreement with Boeing for 100 737-8 aircraft, with options to buy 50 additional 737 MAX jets, making it the carrier’s largest single-aisle order from the U.S. manufacturer. The deal also gives Turkish Airlines the option to substitute the larger 737-10 for aircraft covered by the agreement. The agreement concludes negotiations that began in 2025. The airline described the purchase as part of its fleet growth strategy, while Boeing said the order builds on its longstanding relationship with the carrier. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was present when the deal was finalized, according to reports. The firm order is for 100 737-8s; the other 50 aircraft are options rather than a firm purchase commitment. The substitution provision gives Turkish Airlines flexibility to choose the 737-10, the larger model in the MAX family. The reports do not specify how many aircraft, if any, the airline will switch to that variant. The delivery schedule remains unclear. One account said deliveries were scheduled for 2033 to 2037, while another said Turkish Airlines and Boeing had not provided a specific delivery window for the 737 MAX aircraft.