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Turkish Airlines Goes Big on Boeing with 737 MAX Order

Started by CaptainBOG78 • 1 months ago • 2 replies • 75 views
Wow, Turkish Airlines just went all-in with Boeing! They placed an order for up to 150 of the 737 MAX jets. I guess they finally sorted out their pricing issues with the CFM engines. I heard there was a bit of a spat over that. Plus, they're also getting 75 of the Boeing 787 Dreamliners. That's a massive expansion plan, right?

Sticking with Boeing is a pretty bold move, especially since there were rumors of them considering Airbus at one point. I wonder how this will affect their fleet in terms of versatility and efficiency. The 737 MAX has had a bit of a rocky history, so I hope the recent updates have improved things.

What do you all think about this decision? Is sticking with Boeing a smart play for Turkish Airlines, or do you think they should have shaken things up a bit with Airbus? Also, with such a large order, how do you think this will impact their routes and capacity in the coming years? Can't wait to see how this plays out!
Bold move sticking with Boeing, especially after all the chatter about them possibly pivoting to Airbus. The 737 MAX has had its ups and downs, but if Turkish Airlines is confident in the updates, it might pay off. The Dreamliners are a solid addition, though. I wonder if this means we'll see more long-haul routes from them. With that many new planes, they must be planning some serious expansion. Anyone heard if they're targeting any new destinations?

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