Turkish Airlines and Boeing: 150-Jet Deal Saved – After Maintenance Dispute

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Turkish Airlines and Boeing: 150-Jet Deal Saved – After Maintenance Dispute.

When a billion-dollar order between two major corporations almost falls apart over a single point of contention – and then goes through anyway – it sends ripples through the entire industry. That's exactly what just happened with Turkish Airlines and Boeing.

According to Handelsblatt, Turkish Airlines is ordering up to 150 medium-haul jets from US aircraft manufacturer Boeing. The agreement comes even though the deal had previously been on the verge of collapse – due to a dispute over the maintenance of the aircraft.

How the deal came together – and nearly fell apart

According to information from Handelsblatt, the order was originally announced after a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. It is reportedly a multi-billion-dollar order. Shortly afterward, however, the plan was put at risk: Boeing and Turkish Airlines were at odds over the maintenance of the jets, which temporarily called the deal into question.

What's now confirmed – and what remains unclear

According to the report, an agreement has now been reached: Turkish Airlines is ordering up to 150 medium-haul jets. This clears the way for one of Boeing's largest orders from Turkey. The report does not provide details on aircraft type, delivery schedule, or final order value – these points are likely to be clarified in the coming days, once Boeing and Turkish Airlines officially present the contract.