SunExpress has added four new B737-8s to its fleet

SunExpress takes delivery of four new Boeing 737-8s

SunExpress, the Turkish leisure airline and joint venture between Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, is starting 2026 with the addition of four new Boeing 737-8 aircraft, further strengthening its fleet modernisation programme. The carrier, which is headquartered in Antalya and operates as a key airline linking Türkiye with Europe and the wider Mediterranean region, confirmed that […]

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SunExpress appoints Marcus Schnabel as new CEO

People

The Board of Directors of SunExpress, the joint venture between Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, has appointed Marcus Schnabel as its next Chief Executive Officer, effective February 1, 2026. He will take over from Max Kownatzki, who is set to become CEO of Eurowings. Schnabel joins SunExpress from the Lufthansa Group, where since 2024 he has

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SunExpress goes fully paperless with AMOSeTL integration

Information Technology

Swiss AviationSoftware (Swiss-AS) has announced the successful go-live of AMOSeTL, its fully integrated Electronic Tech Log solution within the AMOS system, at SunExpress. The achievement follows an intensive two-year collaboration, with SunExpress serving as both the launch customer and a strategic development partner. This partnership played a pivotal role in shaping the solution to meet

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Turkish Technic secures major MRO contracts with SunExpress

MRO & Production

Turkish Technic has strengthened its long-standing partnership with SunExpress Airlines through the signing of two major service agreements. SunExpress, a joint venture between Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, will benefit from Turkish Technic’s capabilities to maintain the operational readiness of its fleet. The first agreement provides SunExpress with comprehensive component pool support, granting access to Turkish

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Stratos delivers 737-800 to SunExpress

Aircraft & Engines

Stratos, a prominent aircraft investment specialist and asset manager, has announced the delivery of a Boeing 737-800 on a long-term operating lease to SunExpress, a joint venture between Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, as part of SunExpress’ ongoing fleet expansion. The aircraft (MSN 39006) is owned by a Japan-based investor and was recently redelivered from Norwegian.

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Boeing 737-8 in SunExpress livery © Boeing

SunExpress signs commitment for up to 90 Boeing 737 MAX jets

Aircraft & Engines

SunExpress, a joint venture between Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, has once more selected the Boeing 737 MAX to continue its robust growth. With a commitment to purchase up to 90 fuel-efficient single-aisle jets, announced at the Dubai Airshow, Türkiye’s leisure carrier will more than double its fleet into the next decade. The agreement includes 28 737-8 and

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