Pegasus Airlines has placed an order for up to 200 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, marking a significant step in modernising and expanding the airline's fleet. The order includes a firm commitment for 100 737-10 jets, with options for an additional...
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Pegasus Airlines has placed an order for up to 200 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, marking a significant step in modernising and expanding the airline's fleet. The order includes a firm commitment for 100 737-10 jets, with options for an additional 100 units.
The 737-10, the largest model in the 737 MAX series, can carry up to 230 passengers and has a range of 5,740 km (3,100 nautical miles). The aircraft is designed to improve fuel efficiency and reduce emissions by 20% compared to the models it replaces, offering Pegasus Airlines the ability to serve more passengers and expand its routes.
"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."
Öztürk further explained, "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."
Pegasus Airlines has operated Boeing aircraft since its inception nearly 35 years ago, and the new 737-10 will complement its existing fleet of Next-Generation 737s, providing flexibility and operational efficiency to meet rising travel demand.
"We have been a proud partner of Pegasus Airlines since their inception and we are excited to welcome them as the newest 737 MAX customer," said Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "We appreciate their trust in the Boeing team and we look forward to delivering on the 737-10 and its promise of greater efficiency, versatility and reliability."
The 737-10 will help Pegasus Airlines expand its reach to new markets across Europe, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Africa. According to Boeing’s Commercial Market Outlook, European and Central Asian carriers are expected to take delivery of nearly 7,900 single-aisle aircraft over the next 20 years.
Öztürk also noted the broader implications of the order, stating, "When considered within the scope of Boeing's National Aerospace Initiative launched with the Turkish government in 2017, our order will also open new doors and create production and export opportunities both for Turkish manufacturers and for the wider aviation industry."
With this order, the total number of 737 MAX jets ordered by Pegasus Airlines rises to more than 1,200.
Founded in 1990 and acquired by ESAS Holding in 2005, Pegasus Airlines operates as a low-cost carrier, serving 144 destinations, including 35 in Türkiye and 109 internationally, across 53 countries. The airline continues to focus on providing affordable air travel with modern aircraft and has emphasised its commitment to sustainability and digital innovation.
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