DUBAI, Nov 13 (Reuters) - SunExpress Airlines, a joint venture between Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa , announced on Monday a firm order for 45 Boeing 737 MAX jets with options and purchasing rights for an additional 45 of the same aircraft.

Chief Executive Max Kownatzki, speaking at the Dubai Airshow, said the firm order was for 28 MAX 8 jets and 17 MAX 10s. (Reporting by Alexander Cornwell, Tim Hepher, Pesha Magid, Editing by Louise Heavens)