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Turkish Airlines (THY) announced on Friday that it will purchase up to 225 Boeing aircraft, valued at billions of dollars, marking one of the carrier's largest fleet expansion deals as it targets an all-new generation fleet by 2035.
The Turkish flag carrier's board approved orders for 75 Boeing 787 Dreamliners, comprising 50 firm orders and 25 options for the B787-9 and B787-10 models, with deliveries scheduled between 2029 and 2034, according to a statement filed with Istanbul's Public Disclosure Platform (KAP).
Turkish Airlines also stated that negotiations are ongoing with Rolls-Royce (RR) and GE Aerospace for engines, spare engines, and maintenance services for the 787 aircraft.
The Turkish carrier has also completed talks with Boeing for an additional 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft—100 firm orders and 50 options for the 737-8 and 737-10 MAX variants.
The 737 MAX orders remain subject to successful completion of negotiations with engine manufacturer CFM International, the company noted.
"With these orders, our entire fleet is targeted to consist of new-generation aircraft by 2035, thereby strengthening operational efficiency and supporting an average annual growth rate of around 6%," Turkish Airlines said in its statement.
The announcement comes one day after President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, where Trump indicated Türkiye might agree to stop purchasing Russian oil and suggested the possible lifting of U.S. sanctions to enable F-35 fighter jet purchases.
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The massive aircraft order underscores Turkish Airlines' ambitious expansion plans as it seeks to capitalize on Istanbul's strategic location, bridging Europe and Asia.
The carrier currently operates one of Europe's youngest fleets and has positioned itself as a central connecting hub for international travel.
The new-generation aircraft will replace older models in the airline's fleet, offering improved fuel efficiency and passenger comfort while supporting the carrier's environmental sustainability goals.
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