Turkish Airlines is significantly expanding its fleet with an order of 100 Boeing 737 Max aircraft, representing a substantial investment in the next generation of narrowbody airliners. The airline’s maintenance arm, Turkish Technic, will establish a dedicated repair and overhaul facility focused exclusively on CFM International Leap engines. This new MRO site will support the upkeep of the recently ordered 737 Max jets equipped with Leap-1B powerplants. A wider agreement has been signed to supply these Leap-1B engines for Turkish Airlines' growing fleet. Details regarding the plans were unveiled as part of a broader commitment from Leaps to equip the carrier.
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