Turkish Airlines, Turkish Technic and CFM International Sign MoU for 300+ LEAP-1B Engines for Boeing 737 MAX Fleet
Why It MattersEngine makers increasingly tie large powerplant orders to maintenance and spares agreements, so a single MoU can shape both new-aircraft supply and the long-term aftermarket economics of an airline group.
What happened
Turkish Airlines, Turkish Technic and CFM International announced a memorandum of understanding covering CFM LEAP-1B engines, signed in Istanbul.
The deal includes at least 300 engines to power the 100 firm orders and 50 additional options for Boeing 737 MAX aircraft on Turkish Airlines' order book. It also covers parts and spares, as well as engines previously ordered and delivered.
In total, the agreement could encompass more than 600 engines across Turkish Airlines and its subsidiary AJet. The MoU also includes a material services agreement that will support a new engine maintenance arrangement.
Industry impact & what to watch
An MoU pairing new engine supply with parts, spares and a services agreement reflects how engine manufacturers and airline maintenance arms increasingly negotiate the whole lifecycle of a powerplant together rather than only the initial purchase.
The figures show the scale involved: at least 300 engines tied to 100 firm orders and 50 options, with a potential total above 600 engines once AJet and engines already ordered and delivered are counted. Because an MoU is a framework, the binding terms depend on definitive agreements that follow.
