Pegasus Airlines Finalises Agreement for CFM LEAP-1B Engines to Power Boeing 737-10 Fleet

Pegasus Airlines and CFM International have signed an agreement for up to 300 LEAP-1B engines to support Pegasus’ future Boeing 737-10 fleet. The agreement, which also covers spare engines and long-term maintenance services, supports Pegasus’ sustainable growth strategy with higher fuel efficiency and lower emissions goals, and will support aircraft deliveries under Pegasus Airlines’ largest aircraft order to date, announced in December 2024.

Pegasus Airlines and CFM International announced an agreement for up to 300 LEAP-1B engines which will power the airline’s future Boeing 737-10 model fleet. The contract also includes spare engines and a long-term maintenance agreement.

“Since we launched operations in 1990, CFM engines have played a major role in helping Pegasus build a reliable, efficient fleet that serves our customers,” said Güliz Öztürk, CEO of Pegasus Airlines. “We have been extremely pleased with the operation of the LEAP engine family and look forward to bringing the same performance and stability to our Boeing 737-10 fleet. The lower emissions and higher fuel efficiency of LEAP-1B engines will significantly contribute to both our 2030 CO₂ reduction target and the 2050 net-zero CO₂ industry emissions goal.”

“This agreement marks a significant expansion in our very long and successful relationship with Pegasus and we look forward to providing the level of support that this airline has come to rely on from CFM,” said Gaël Méheust, president and chief executive officer, CFM International. “We believe that the LEAP-powered 737 MAX 10 will be an invaluable asset in Pegasus’ continuing expansion, providing longer range, lower emissions, better fuel efficiency, and unequalled reliability.”

The airline became the world’s first LEAP engine operator in July 2016, with the first commercial operation of these engines taking place on a Pegasus flight between Istanbul and Antalya. The airline began commercial operations with CFM56-3 engines and grew to include fleets powered by CFM56-5B and CFM56-7B engines. Pegasus now continues to expand with the latest generation of aircraft powered by both LEAP-1A and LEAP-1B engines. The average age of Pegasus’ fleet is 4.9 years, making it among the youngest in Türkiye and the second youngest globally. *

With more than 4,000 aircraft delivered to date, CFM LEAP engines have experienced the fastest ramp-up in commercial aviation history. Advanced technologies like composite fan blades and ceramic matrix composites deliver an engine that’s 15% more fuel efficient, with 15% lower carbon emissions than prior-generation CFM56 engines. Backed by advanced health monitoring systems and an open MRO ecosystem, CFM LEAP engines offer mature reliability and enable high asset utilisation for narrowbody aircraft.

*Pegasus Airlines has the world’s second youngest aircraft fleet among airlines with more than 100 aircraft, according to the ch-aviation Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award 2025.

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About Pegasus Airlines 

Established in 1990, Pegasus Airlines adopted a low-cost airline business model after being acquired by ESAS Holding in 2005. As Türkiye’s leading low-cost carrier, Pegasus operates with the belief that everyone has the right to fly, offering low-cost travel on a young fleet of aircraft, whilst operating with the motto: “Your Digital Airline” since 2018. 

Pegasus’ network extends to 158 destinations in 55 countries, including 39 domestic (Türkiye) and 119 international routes. Operating mainly through its primary hub at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport, and other airports in Türkiye, Pegasus offers its guest seamless connections between Türkiye and Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, and Asia.

Pegasus Airlines is a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and repeatedly receives the IOSA (IATA Operational Safety Audit) certificate representing the most advanced standards of operational safety and quality in air transport. With a customer-focused approach, Pegasus enhances the travel experience and value for its guests by offering digital technologies and unique innovations whilst making comprehensive efforts for a cleaner, more equal and harmonious future, with the mission of Moving Towards a Sustainable Future. For further information, visit the Pegasus Airlines Sustainability Hub. For more information on Pegasus Airlines, please visit the website.