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SunExpress orders 10 additional 737 MAX airplanes


November 18, 2019  By Wings Staff

SunExpress today announced it is exercising options for 10 additional Boeing 737 MAX 8 airplanes to continue renewing its fleet focused on the leisure travel industry. The purchase, valued at US$1.2 billion according to list prices, adds to a previous SunExpress order for 32 MAX airplanes.

“We stand behind our strategic decision to phase the 737 MAX into our fleet for all of its economic and ecological advantages, mid- and long-term,” said Jens Bischof, CEO of SunExpress. “We have full confidence that Boeing will deliver us a safe, reliable, and efficient aircraft. However, it goes without saying that this requires the undisputed airworthiness of the model, granted by all relevant authorities. Our utmost priority at SunExpress is and has always been safety.”

The airline specializes in offering direct connections between Europe, Turkey and popular holiday destinations, supported by the expansion of its fleet with mainly Boeing 737 airplanes. Last year, SunExpress’ passenger count climbed to nearly 10 million across roughly 100 destinations.

“We are honored and humbled by the trust that SunExpress has placed in our team at Boeing. They have been a wonderful partner over the years, demonstrating every day the efficiency and reliability of the Boeing 737 across their growing network,” said Stan Deal, president & CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. “We regret the impact the MAX grounding has had on SunExpress and their passengers. The Boeing team is working hard to safely return the airplane to service and providing the capacity for SunExpress to continue serving as the backbone of air travel in the Turkish tourism industry.”

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