Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) has signed long-term lease agreements with AJet, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, for 10 new Boeing 737-8 aircraft, which are scheduled to be delivered in 2026 and 2027.
DAE currently owns, manages, and is committed to own a total of 236 Boeing aircraft, including 119 737 MAX family aircraft.
Firoz Tarapore Chief Executive Officer- DAE
“We are delighted to be chosen by long-time customer Turkish Airlines to provide them a solution to AJet’s growing fleet requirements with these new technology, fuel-efficient aircraft. Türkiye is a fast-growing market, with flight movements increasing 5.7 percent in the first half of 2025, according to Türkiye’s Ministry of Transport. We thank Turkish Airlines and AJet for their ongoing trust in DAE and wish them much success with their new fleet additions.”
Headquartered in Dubai, DAE serves over 200 airline customers in over 80 countries from its seven office locations in Dubai, Dublin, Limerick, Amman, Singapore, Miami, and Seattle.
In July, DAE signed a purchase agreement with United Airlines for 10 new Boeing 737-9 aircraft and entered into long-term leases for these aircraft, delivering between August 2025 and February 2026.
The 737‑9 is a member of the Boeing 737 MAX family, designed to deliver enhanced efficiency, improved environmental performance, and increased passenger comfort to the single-aisle market. Powered by CFM International LEAP-1B engines and incorporating advanced technology winglets, the 737 MAX offers excellent economics.
DAE’s investment in the Boeing 737‑9 reflects its strategic focus on modern, fuel-efficient fleets that meet the evolving needs of airline customers worldwide.
