# SunExpress business and infrastructure expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/sunexpress-business-and-infrastructure-expansion
> Updated: 2026-10-24T11:56:48.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

SunExpress reported carrying approximately 12.5 million passengers during the first nine months of 2026, maintaining passenger levels from the previous year despite rising jet fuel prices. The airline increased its load factor to 86% and expects to reach 16 million passengers by the end of the year.

To support its fleet expansion, which includes the upcoming delivery of 64 Boeing 737 MAX 8 and MAX 10 aircraft, the airline announced plans to build a new maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) hangar at Antalya Airport. The self-financed project, expected to be operational by autumn 2029, will allow for simultaneous maintenance of nine aircraft and include a specialized engine workshop to reduce reliance on external providers.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-24: SunExpress to build new MRO hangar in Antalya

SunExpress plans to build a self-financed MRO hangar in Antalya by 2029 to support its growing Boeing 737 MAX fleet.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sunexpress-to-build-new-mro-hangar-in-antalya

### 2026-10-20: SunExpress carries 12.5 million passengers in first nine months of 2026

SunExpress carried 12.5 million passengers in the first nine months of 2026, maintaining previous year levels and increasing its load factor to 86%. The airline plans nine new routes for the 2027 summer season.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sunexpress-carries-125-million-passengers-in-first-nine-months-of-2026

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