DUBAI,
United Arab Emirates, Nov. 13,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [NYSE: BA] and
SunExpress, a joint venture of Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa,
announced today the airline has again selected the 737 MAX to
continue its robust growth. With a commitment to purchase up to 90
fuel-efficient single-aisle Boeing jets, announced at the
Dubai Airshow,
Türkiye's leading leisure carrier will more than double its fleet
into the next decade. The agreement includes 28 737-8 and 17 737-10
models, with the opportunity for up to 45 additional 737 MAX
airplanes.
"Building on the resounding success of our strategy in the
post-pandemic period, SunExpress is now poised for next-level
growth to meet market demand and achieve a greater
international footprint," said Max
Kownatzki, SunExpress CEO. "Over the next decade, we
will more than double our fleet, reaching a 150-aircraft fleet
by 2033. Also, the addition of the 737-10, the newest 737 MAX plane
with up to 230 seats, to our fleet will allow us to
strengthen our capacity further. SunExpress is
well-positioned for the future and will expand its network with a
more fuel-efficient and environmentally sustainable aircraft fleet,
while continuing to fulfill its role as Türkiye's tourism
ambassador."
This new commitment from SunExpress will build on the airline's
previous order for 42 737-8s, nine of which have been
delivered.
"SunExpress's continued commitment to the 737 MAX reflects its
confidence in the airplane's capability to meet demand from
travelers to popular destinations across Türkiye and beyond," said
Stan Deal, president and CEO of
Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "The 737 MAX is a proven airplane on
the SunExpress network, delivering unmatched fuel efficiency and
reliability."
The 737 MAX offers carriers flexibility for short- and
medium-haul air travel, an ideal airplane family for leisure
operators such as SunExpress. The 737-8 seats 162 to 200 passengers
depending on configuration and offers a range of up to 6,480 km
(3,500 nautical miles), while the 737-10, the largest 737 MAX
model, offers a range of up to 5,740 km (3,100 nautical miles). The
737 MAX family reduces fuel use and carbon emissions by 20%
compared to the airplanes they replace.
SunExpress, which specializes in offering direct connections
between Europe, Türkiye and
popular holiday destinations, continues to expand its Boeing 737
fleet to support its significant growth. In 2022, the airline's
passenger count reached nearly 11 million across 175 routes to 30
countries.
About SunExpress
Established in 1989 as a joint
venture of Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, SunExpress acts as a
tourism ambassador between Türkiye and Europe with its 30 years of experience and
leisure airline expertise. SunExpress flies to more than 175 routes
to 30 countries and carries more than 10 million passengers every
year. With its headquarters in Antalya and Frankfurt and bases in Izmir and Ankara, SunExpress has more than 3500
employees and a fleet of 66 aircraft. SunExpress named the 'Best
Leisure Airline in Europe' in the
latest global survey by Skytrax. You may find detailed information
about SunExpress at www.SunExpress.com.
About Boeing
As a leading global aerospace company,
Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes,
defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150
countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the
talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity,
sustainability and community impact. Boeing's diverse team is
committed to innovating for the future, leading with
sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company's
core values of safety, quality and integrity. Join our team and
find your purpose at boeing.com/careers.
Contact:
Elena
Alexandrova, Boeing Communications
elena.alexandrova@boeing.com
Boeing Media Relations
media@boeing.com
Dicle Atalay Peçen, Head of Communications, SunExpress
dicle.pecen@sunexpress.com
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