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Turkish Airlines signs preliminary deal for more than 300 CFM engines
Turkish Airlines and engine maker CFM International signed a preliminary deal for more than 300 LEAP-1B engines in Istanbul.
The engines are intended for 100 firm and 50 optional Boeing 737 MAX aircraft that Turkish Airlines announced plans to order in September.
The agreement also covers long-term services for more than 600 LEAP-1B engines operated by Turkish Airlines and its subsidiary AJet, including engines already delivered and those on leased aircraft.
The deal includes material support for a planned engine maintenance facility in Türkiye, to be developed with Turkish Technic.
Turkish Airlines already operates 79 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft with LEAP-1B engines, including AJet’s fleet.
The agreement is a memorandum of understanding, and the companies have not stated when the engine purchases or facility will be completed.
Turkish Airlines and CFM International signed a preliminary deal for more than 300 LEAP-1B engines, including spares.
The engines are intended for 100 firm and 50 option Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
A long-term services agreement will cover more than 600 LEAP-1B engines operated by Turkish Airlines and AJet.
The package also includes material services to support the establishment of an engine maintenance, repair and overhaul facility in Türkiye.
The agreement was signed in Istanbul on October 16, 2026.
- Who
- Turkish Airlines and CFM International.
- What
- They signed a memorandum of understanding for more than 300 LEAP-1B engines and related services.
- When
- October 16, 2026.
- Where
- Istanbul, Türkiye.
- Why
- The engines will power Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, and the services will support the airline group’s fleet and development of engine maintenance capabilities.
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Turkish Airlines announced an order for 100 firm and 50 option Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.
Turkish Airlines and CFM International signed the memorandum of understanding in Istanbul.
- Engine purchase
- More than 300 LEAP-1B engines, including spares
- Aircraft
- 100 firm and 50 option Boeing 737 MAX aircraft
- Fleet covered by services
- More than 600 LEAP-1B engines operated by Turkish Airlines and AJet
- Planned facility
- Engine maintenance, repair and overhaul facility in Türkiye
- Existing fleet
- 79 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft powered by LEAP-1B engines, including AJet fleet
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What people are saying
This new step with CFM will support our growing fleet, network, and the operational efficiency.
With this agreement, we will be able to provide comprehensive maintenance operations for the LEAP engine.
This MoU marks a new milestone in our successful relationship with Turkish Airlines, a trusted partner for nearly four decades.
The MoU demonstrates our broader commitment to an open MRO ecosystem, which provides airlines with flexibility and competitive services to improve operational performance and manage costs effectively.