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Turkish Airlines Orders Up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft
Turkish Airlines has finalized an agreement with Boeing for an order of up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The agreement, signed following negotiations that have been ongoing since 2025, marks the airline’s largest-ever single-aisle aircraft order with Boeing. The agreement was finalized in the presence of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. ✈️ Order details 🔹 100 Boeing 737-8 aircraft…
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Turkish Airlines Decides to Purchase 150 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft
Turkish Airlines has announced a decision to purchase a total of 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft as part of its growth strategy. The order will consist of 100 firm aircraft and 50 options. Deliveries are planned between 2033 and 2037. Turkish Airlines’ Board of Directors approved the purchase decision on September 18, 2026. The airline said the public disclosure of…
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Some Boeing 777-9 Flight Tests Could Slip into 2027
Some flight tests in the Boeing 777-9 certification programme could extend into 2027 due to additional work on the GE9X engine. Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said at the Morgan Stanley Laguna Conference that part of the testing programme could carry over into next year. GE Aerospace needs to conduct more testing than initially planned to certify a durability solution for…
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Airlines
Boeing Nears Final Agreement with Turkish Airlines for 150 737 MAX Aircraft
Boeing is approaching the final stages of concluding an agreement with Turkish Airlines for the order of 150 737 MAX aircraft, according to sources familiar with the matter cited by Reuters. The deal, previously delayed due to negotiations with engine manufacturer CFM International over engine pricing and maintenance terms, could be signed as early as next week. The 150-aircraft commitment…
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Boeing Faces Strike Risk Involving 17,000 Engineers
Around 17,000 Boeing engineers and technical specialists have rejected the company’s proposed four-year contract and authorised the SPEEA union to call a strike. With the current contracts set to expire in early October, a strike could begin as early as October 7 if the two sides fail to reach an agreement. Pay increases and the cost of living in the…
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Boeing Engineers and Technical Workers Authorise Strike
Boeing engineers and technical workers have rejected the company’s proposed four-year collective bargaining agreements and authorised their union to call a strike. The offer was rejected by 64.25% of engineers and 71.87% of technical workers, while strike authorisation received support from 87.82% and 89.71%, respectively. With the current contracts set to expire on October 6, a strike could begin as…
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Boeing Expands Landing Gear Exchange Program for Ethiopian Airlines’ 787-9 Fleet
Boeing has announced the expansion of its Landing Gear Exchange Program with Ethiopian Airlines, extending the service to include the carrier’s growing Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner fleet. The agreement is designed to improve maintenance efficiency while minimizing aircraft downtime through faster access to replacement landing gear. Under the expanded program, Ethiopian Airlines will benefit from guaranteed access to certified landing gear…
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Boeing’s Order Backlog Reaches Record $715 Billion
Boeing has announced its financial results for the second quarter of 2026. The company generated $24.6 billion in revenue and delivered 171 commercial aircraft during the quarter, while its total backlog reached a record $715 billion. Boeing continued to increase production under the 737 MAX programme and launched the new North Line assembly line at its Everett facility. The company…
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Boeing Completes 737 MAX 10 Certification Flights
Boeing has announced the completion of certification flight testing for the 737 MAX 10, the largest member of the 737 MAX family. The company aims to secure certification for both the 737 MAX 10 and 737 MAX 7 by the end of 2026, with deliveries expected to begin in 2027. As part of the certification programme, three test aircraft completed…
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Airbus
SMBC Aviation Capital Orders 200 Aircraft from Airbus and Boeing
SMBC Aviation Capital has placed firm orders for a total of 200 narrowbody aircraft from Airbus and Boeing during the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow. The company ordered 100 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft, comprising 65 A321neos and 35 A320neos. With the latest agreement, the combined Airbus orders and commitments of SMBC Aviation Capital and its parent company, Sumitomo Corporation, have surpassed…
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