Turkish Airlines, Boeing near deal on stalled 737 MAX order
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Dhaka: Boeing is close to finalizing a delayed order for 150 of its 737 MAX jets after Turkish Airlines threatened to walk away from the deal amid a dispute with engine maker CFM over maintenance terms, said media reports, citing sources familiar with the matter. The order forms part of a broader 225-jet package announced last year following a meeting between Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan and U.S. President Donald Trump. The deal had stalled over the airline's request for an industrial arrangement on engine maintenance but is now back on track, three sources said, adding it could be signed next week. Airlines have increasingly sought long-term engine maintenance agreements alongside new jet orders, as supply chain shortages and rising spare-parts costs squeeze margins across the industry. Confirming the order would spare the White House an awkward reversal of last year's announcement. Turkish media reports suggest Trump and Erdogan may meet again next week during United Nations General Assembly gatherings in New York. The core disagreement centers on which party should shoulder greater risk for long-term repair costs, according to industry sources. Turkish Airlines, which operates a mixed fleet of more than 400 Boeing and Airbus aircraft, unexpectedly threatened last year to drop the 150 MAX jets and pivot to Airbus, citing pricing disputes with CFM. The carrier had also...
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