Ankara, Türkiye-based flight simulator manufacturer HAVELSAN is proud to announce that 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 eleven 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.
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Download free sample pagesTurkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee Prof Ahmet Bolat stated: “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.
Taking its stance in the simulation industry for 42 years, HAVELSAN is dedicated to meet the needs of Flight Simulator Training Devices both domestically and internationally, and continues to provide advanced solutions to its customers. The company is currently actively seeking additional airline or training center operators to share information about its products and the unique offering that it can provide.
