Turkish Airlines, Turkish Technic and CFM International have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) covering the purchase of more than 300 LEAP-1B engines and the development of new engine maintenance capabilities in Türkiye.
The engines, including spares, will power 100 firm and 50 option Boeing 737 MAX aircraft announced in September.
The agreement also includes a long-term services arrangement covering the entire LEAP-1B fleet operated by Turkish Airlines and its subsidiary AJet, including previously ordered and delivered engines, leased aircraft and potential options.
In total, the services agreement will encompass more than 600 LEAP-1B engines.
A separate material services agreement will support the establishment of a new engine MRO facility in Türkiye, enabling Turkish Technic to expand its capabilities and provide comprehensive LEAP engine maintenance services.
The MoU was signed in Istanbul by Murat Şeker, chairman of Turkish Airlines, Mikail Akbulut, chief executive of Turkish Technic, and Olivier Andriès, chief executive of Safran, one of CFM International’s parent companies.
Akbulut said: “With this agreement, we will be able to provide comprehensive maintenance operations for the LEAP engine. As Turkish Technic, we will continue to invest in engine maintenance services as well as our aircraft and component maintenance capabilities in line with our strategy.”
Andriès said the agreement reflected CFM’s commitment to an open MRO ecosystem, providing airlines with greater flexibility and competitive maintenance services.
Turkish Airlines and AJet currently operate 79 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft powered by LEAP-1B engines, alongside 96 Boeing 737 Next Generation aircraft equipped with CFM56-7B engines.
CFM has delivered more than 10,000 LEAP engines since the programme entered service a decade ago, with the global fleet accumulating more than 100 million flight hours.
The manufacturer continues to introduce durability improvements, including a high-pressure turbine durability kit designed to extend engine time on wing.
The latest agreement strengthens Turkish Airlines’ longstanding relationship with CFM while supporting Turkish Technic’s strategy to expand its engine MRO capabilities and accommodate the airline group’s growing fleet.
