CDB Aviation has delivered the first two of twelve Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to Turkish Airlines, marking the start of a planned fleet expansion for the carrier’s low-cost subsidiary, AJet.
The jets, powered by CFM International Leap-1B engines, were handed over from the Dublin-based lessor’s existing orderbook with Boeing.
The remaining ten aircraft are scheduled to be delivered between 2025 and 2026, under a deal signed with Turkish Airlines last year.
Jie Chen, CDB Aviation’s chief executive officer commented: “We are very pleased to further advance the ongoing strong collaboration with our valued customer, Turkish Airlines.
“This significant stream of MAX 8 deliveries will contribute toward the airline’s stated goal for Ajet to become an important part of the low-cost aviation industry on a global scale.”
The move will support AJet’s growth strategy as the Istanbul-based budget airline continues to expand its European and regional network.
CDB Aviation, a wholly owned subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing, said the deliveries reinforce its strong relationship with Turkish Airlines, one of the world’s largest carriers by destinations served.
