Turkish Airlines plans huge Boeing purchase, following President Erdogan's meeting with Trump

"Turkish Airlines, Turkey's national carrier, has announced plans to add 225 Boeing aircraft to its fleet.In an a declaration to the Istanbul Stock Exchange on Friday, the airline said it has decided to purchase 75 Boeing B787-9 and B787-10 aircraft and has completed negotiations with Boeing to acquire 150 737-8/10MAX models.The announcement was made a day after Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan met with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington."

"Turkish Airlines will place 50 confirmed and 25 optional orders for the B787-9 and B787-10 aircraft, scheduled for delivery between 2029 and 2034. The B787-9 and B787-10 are advanced, fuel-efficient long-haul aircraft designed for international travel, the airline said in a statement.The company is in negotiations with Rolls-Royce and GE Aerospace for the procurement of engines, spare parts and maintenance services for the aircraft, the statement said."

"Separately, Turkish Airlines said it has finalized negotiations with Boeing for 150 737-8/10MAX aircraft, with 100 confirmed and 50 optional, and will proceed with the order once talks with engine supplier CFM International are successfully concluded.Turkish Airlines operates one of the world's largest flight networks.On Thursday, Trump signaled the U.S. may soon lift its hold on the sale of advanced fighter jets to Turkey, a NATO ally."

Turkish Airlines plans to add 225 Boeing aircraft, including 75 B787-9 and B787-10 long-haul jets and 150 737-8/10 MAX narrowbodies. The airline will place 50 confirmed and 25 optional orders for the B787-9/10 with deliveries slated between 2029 and 2034. Negotiations with Rolls-Royce and GE Aerospace are underway for engines, spare parts and maintenance for the widebodies. Turkish Airlines finalized talks with Boeing for 150 737-8/10 MAX with 100 confirmed and 50 optional, contingent on concluding talks with engine supplier CFM International. The purchase announcement followed a meeting between Turkey and U.S. leaders amid signals of eased U.S. restrictions on military sales.

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