Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines has signed a deal with Boeing for up to 200 737 MAX 10 aircraft. The agreement, announced today (19 December 2024), includes a firm order for 100 aircraft and options for an additional 100.
The selection of the 737-10, the largest variant in the MAX family, with a capacity of up to 230 passengers, will provide the airline with the flexibility to meet rising demand across its expanding network, particularly in high-density markets within Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa.
“Boeing aircraft have been an integral part of our operations since Pegasus entered the aviation industry in 1990,” said Güliz Öztürk, CEO of Pegasus Airlines. “We are pleased to be expanding our fleet with the new Boeing 737-10 model aircraft. We continue to invest in our fleet in line with our growth targets in Türkiye and globally and to expand our network by launching new routes. Currently, with an average age of 4.5 years, we have the youngest fleet in Türkiye and rank among the airlines with the youngest fleets in the world. We are confident that our collaboration will create new opportunities for local manufacturing, technology transfer, R&D, training, and employment in the Turkish aviation industry.
“Within the scope of our agreement with Boeing, we have ordered a total of 200 Boeing 737-10 aircraft. The first 100 aircraft are firm orders, and we will be evaluating converting the remaining 100 aircraft options into firm orders in the coming years based on market conditions and the needs of our fleet.”
The airline will benefit from operational commonality with its existing Next-Generation 737 fleet, streamlining maintenance, training, and overall fleet management.
The agreement holds significant economic implications for Türkiye, aligning with Boeing’s National Aerospace Initiative launched in 2017, which aims to foster local manufacturing, supply chain development, and export opportunities within the Turkish aerospace sector.
A Boeing 737 MAX 10 in Pegasus Airlines livery.
