Boeing Bags Large Orders From Turkish Airlines, Norwegian Air — Update

By Nina Kienle

Boeing secured sizable aircraft orders from Turkish Airlines and Norwegian Air Shuttle, a boost for the jet maker as it seeks to revamp its business.

The group said Turkish Airlines, formally known as Turk Hava Yollari, placed an order for up to 75 787 Dreamliners, its largest ever purchase of Boeing wide-body aircraft. The announcement comes after President Trump met Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Washington.

The deal includes 35 787-9 models, 15 of the larger 787-10 model and options for 25 787 Dreamliners. Boeing said Turkish Airlines also planned to buy up to 150 737 MAX aircraft in what would be its largest Boeing single-aisle order.

Meanwhile, Norwegian placed an order for 30 737-8 aircraft as it seeks to expand its services across Europe. In 2022, the low-cost carrier agreed to purchase 50 737s and has now exercised the option to order additional aircraft.

The companies didn't disclose financial terms, but buyers typically receive steep discounts for big aircraft orders.

Boeing is seeking to regain its footing since the Alaska Airlines door plug blowout last year that raised pressure from airlines and regulators to ensure safety and quality in its production processes.

The latest orders show that carriers continue to value the company's single-aisle and wide-body aircraft to expand their fleets. Boeing logged 725 gross orders for the year to the end of August, while European rival Airbus reported 600.

"The addition of these advanced Boeing aircraft to our fleet will not only enhance our operational capabilities but also become a significant element supporting Turkish Airlines' 2033 Vision of expanding our fleet to 800 aircraft," Ahmet Bolat, chairman of the board and the executive committee at Turkish Airlines, said in a statement.

Turkish Airlines said deliveries for the aircraft it has already ordered are scheduled between 2029 and 2034. Negotiations with Rolls-Royce and GE Aerospace on the procurement and maintenance of engines for those planes are progressing.

The airline said it is also in discussions with engine manufacturer CFM International and said it would place the order for up to 150 737 MAX jets if those talks are successful.

Write to Nina Kienle at nina.kienle@wsj.com

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September 26, 2025 06:11 ET (10:11 GMT)