Turkish Airlines to meet Boeing and CFM in coming weeks to decide on major 737 MAX order

Turkish Airlines will meet with Boeing and engine supplier CFM in the coming weeks to decide on a planned deal for a major 737 MAX jet order, Chairman Ahmet Bolat said. The talks will determine whether the carrier moves forward with the planned large narrowbody purchase.

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The outcome will affect Boeing's production balance as the company is preparing to ramp 737 MAX production to 42 jets/month, changing near‑term delivery commitments.
It ties directly to Turkish Airlines' fleet‑funding plans after the carrier secured a $412M five‑year loan to support expansion and Istanbul projects.
A positive decision would reinforce the airline's broader MAX strategy — its low‑cost unit AJet has already begun taking Boeing 737 MAX 8 deliveries, signaling fleet commonality and network capacity plans.

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