Avolon leasing  A321neos to Turkish Airlines’ LCC AJet

By Asian Aviation

Ankara-based flight simulator manufacturer HAVELSAN announced Turkish Airlines has placed a follow-on order of another Boeing 737 MAX Full Flight Simulator to be delivered in January 2026. Under the agreement signed with HAVELSAN in 2018, Turkish Airlines originally planned to procure a total of 11 training devices consisting of three A320neo/ceo, two B737 MAX Full Flight Simulators (FFS) and six Flight Training Devices (FTD).

As of today, Turkish Airlines successfully operates two B737 MAX, two A320neo/ceo simulators and one B737NG, which is the first procured simulator, produced by HAVELSAN, all certified to EASA Level D standards. Additionally, the delivery of the last A320neo/CEO simulator, as part of the previous agreement, is scheduled for November 2025.

With this new order for a B737 MAX Full Flight Simulator, it will become the third B737 MAX and the seventh simulator in total produced by HAVELSAN in the fleet of Turkish Airlines. This new order of one B737 MAX Full Flight Simulator is a clear sign of confidence in HAVELSAN’s Boeing B737 MAX pilot training device solutions.

Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee Prof Ahmet Bolat said: “This additional order reinforces our strategic collaboration with HAVELSAN, reflecting our ongoing commitment to providing world-class pilot training. By expanding our simulators with advanced and reliable technology, we ensure our pilots continue to deliver the exceptional safety and service standards that Turkish Airlines is renowned for.”

“We are pleased to strengthen our partnership once again with Turkish Airlines through a new agreement for a third B737 MAX Full Flight Simulator. This continued trust from one of the world’s leading airlines is a strong affirmation of our capabilities and commitment to excellence” stated Mehmet Akif Nacar, Ph.D CEO of HAVELSAN.

Avolon leasing  A321neos to Turkish Airlines’ LCC AJet
Avolon has agreed to lease 10 Airbus A321neos to AJet, the low-cost carrier subsidiary of Turkish Airlines. The new aircraft are scheduled to be delivered in 2027. The aircraft will support AJet’s fleet renewal and network expansion strategy. AJet currently operates 92 aircraft flying to 100 destinations in Türkiye, the Middle East, Europe, North Africa and CIS. Avolon has 140 A320neo family aircraft in its delivered fleet, and 294 A320neo family aircraft in its orderbook. These aircraft deliver 20% lower fuel burn, CO2 emissions and 50% noise reduction compared to previous-generation Airbus A320 aircraft.

Andy Cronin, Avolon CEO, said: “We are delighted to further strengthen our partnership with Turkish Airlines and support AJet’s continued growth. Our large A320neo family orderbook is in high demand from airlines who are looking to expand their route networks and renew their fleet with new technology aircraft. This positions us as a preferred partner for airlines and, coupled with our scale and balance sheet strength, will drive sustained growth for the business well into the next decade.”

Prof Ahmet Bolat, Turkish Airlines Chairman, said: “We are pleased to expand our partnership with Avolon through this latest agreement. The addition of these next-generation A321neo aircraft will support AJet’s growth strategy while contributing to our sustainability goals with improved fuel efficiency and lower emissions. We look forward to continuing our cooperation as we expand AJet’s network and enhance its fleet.”

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