SunExpress has introduced a Boeing 737 MAX 8 in a special Crystal Palace livery, registered TC-SMF and named The Eagle. The aircraft will operate across the carrier’s network from summer 2026, including regular services from London Gatwick and 11 other airports in the UK and Ireland.
The design was selected through a fan vote and features Crystal Palace’s eagle branding and South London identity. SunExpress and Crystal Palace presented the aircraft in London on 11 March 2026, marking the airline’s official partnership with the club.
SunExpress, a joint venture between Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, said the aircraft will fly to destinations across Europe and Türkiye. The rollout comes as Crystal Palace prepares for the 2025-26 UEFA Conference League final against Rayo Vallecano, scheduled for 27 May 2026 at the Red Bull Arena in Leipzig.