HAVELSAN Expands Its Boeing 737 MAX Flight Simulator Portfolio with Recent Turkish Airlines Order

Ankara, Türkiye-based flight simulation creator HAVELSAN is excited to declare that Turkish Airlines has issued a subsequent order for an additional Boeing 737 MAX Full Flight Simulator, with delivery scheduled for January 2026.

As per the contract established with HAVELSAN in 2018, Turkish Airlines initially intended to acquire a total of eleven training apparatuses, including three A320neo/ceo, two B737 MAX Full Flight Simulators (FFS), and six Flight Training Devices (FTD). Currently, Turkish Airlines successfully operates two B737 MAX, two A320neo/ceo simulators, and one B737NG, which was the first simulator obtained from HAVELSAN, all authorized to EASA Level D specifications. Moreover, the shipment of the final A320neo/CEO simulator, part of the preceding agreement, is anticipated for November 2025.

With this fresh order for a B737 MAX Full Flight Simulator, it will mark the third B737 MAX and the seventh simulator in total manufactured by HAVELSAN for the fleet of Turkish Airlines. This new acquisition demonstrates substantial confidence in HAVELSAN’s Boeing B737 MAX pilot training device offerings.

Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee Prof Ahmet Bolat remarked: “This additional order strengthens our strategic partnership with HAVELSAN, showcasing our continuous commitment to delivering superior pilot training. By enhancing our simulators with sophisticated and dependable technology, we guarantee that our pilots maintain the exceptional safety and service standards that Turkish Airlines is celebrated for.”

“We are delighted to reinforce our collaboration once again with Turkish Airlines via a new agreement for a third B737 MAX Full Flight Simulator. This unwavering trust from one of the world’s premier airlines is a significant validation of our expertise and dedication to excellence,” stated Mehmet Akif Nacar, Ph.D, CEO of HAVELSAN.

Having established its position in the simulation sector for 42 years, HAVELSAN is committed to fulfilling the requirements of Flight Simulator Training Devices both locally and globally, continuing to deliver cutting-edge solutions to its clientele. The company is currently in search of additional airline or training center operators to exchange insights about its offerings and the distinctive advantages it can provide.