Turkish Airlines is close to confirming a long-spectulated order for 150 B737 MAX(100 firm, 50 options) covering -8 and -10 models.
Engine negotiations with CFM continue and Airbus remains an alternative if talks stall. A separate GE Aerospace deal covers engines for 50 B787s (35 -9s, 15 -10s) delivering 2029-2034.
Air Europa 25-27pc stake acquisition for €300m nears completion. A potential engine maintenance centre investment in Türkiye is under discussion.
Ahmet Bolat shared “We’ll ask, ‘Are you in or out?’ If not, we’ll turn another page.”
