Turkish Airlines signs MOU with CFM for 600+ LEAP-1B engines

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Turkish Airlines and CFM sign MOU for more than 600 LEAP-1B engines

October 16, 2026 6:47 AM EDT

ISTANBUL, Oct. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Turkish Airlines and CFM International today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the purchase of more than 300 LEAP-1B engines, including spares, to power 100 firm and 50 option Boeing 737 MAX aircraft announced in September 23. The long-term services agreement will cover airlines entire LEAP-1B engine fleet, including previously ordered and delivered engines, spares, and engines associated with leased aircraft and potential options. Together, these represent more than 600 LEAP-1B engines operated by Turkish Airlines and its subsidiary AJet.

The MoU was signed during a ceremony in Istanbul by Prof. Murat eker, Chairman... More