It seems the end-of-year order rush is in full effect, with Pegasus Airlines logging an order with Boeing.
The airline’s purchase includes a firm order for 100 737-10 jets – with options for 100 more. Pegasus Airlines’ purchase of 100 737-10 jets will bring the total orders of the 737 MAX variant to more than 1,200 jets.
Pegasus has selected the largest model in the 737 MAX family, with the 737-10 can carry as many as 230 passengers with a range of up to 5,740 km (3,100 nautical miles).
For Boeing, it is a welcome return of a customer who launched operations with the Boeing 737 Classic nearly 35 years ago. The 737-10 will complement the airline’s fleet of Next-Generation 737s by providing operational commonality and flexibility to meet growing travel demand.
In Quotes
Güliz Öztürk, CEO of Pegasus Airlines said:
“Boeing aircraft have been an integral part of our operations since Pegasus entered the aviation industry in 1990,” said
“We are pleased to be expanding our fleet with the new Boeing 737-10 model aircraft. We continue to invest in our fleet in line with our growth targets in Türkiye and globally, and to expand our network by launching new routes.”
He added:
“Within the scope of our agreement with Boeing, we have ordered a total of 200 Boeing 737-10 aircraft. The first 100 aircraft are firm orders and we will be evaluating converting the remaining 100 aircraft options into firm orders in the coming years, based on market conditions and the needs of our fleet.”
Stephanie Pope, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes added:
“We have been a proud partner of Pegasus Airlines since their inception and we are excited to welcome them as the newest 737 MAX customer,”
“We appreciate their trust in the Boeing team and we look forward to delivering on the 737-10 and its promise of greater efficiency, versatility and reliability.”
Feeding the Pegasus network
As airlines continue to compete on cost, Pegasus Airlines has been working on its network, turning into a low-cost carrier in 2005. Since then it has grown to operate from 35 destinations in Türkiye and 144 destinations internationally.
Currently, the airline operates 9 Boeing 737-800, with the majority of the fleet being Airbus aircraft – opening A320ceo, A320neo and Airbus A321neo – a fleet of 117.
Adding 100 extra aircraft will expand the airline massively, as it seeks to compete with other airlines and gain passenger share, with further growth if the airline pulls its option for 100 further Boeing 737-10s
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