Turkish Airlines

By Aaron Karp
China Eastern Airlines is launching the Shanghai Pudong-Istanbul route in conjunction with plans to cooperate with Turkish Airlines.
Airports & Networks

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Turkish Airlines expects to ground 11-12 Airbus A320neo family aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney geared turbofan (GTF) engines by the end of 2023.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Drought and extreme heat set the stage for frequent wildfires across parts of North America and Europe during the summer months, causing widespread destruction.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Jens Flottau
Turkish Airlines has made the first relatively small step in renewing and growing its fleet by adding 10 Airbus A350-900s to its order backlog.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kurt Hofmann
Turkish Airlines is planning to harmonize its freighter fleet and is ruling out Boeing’s newest freighter model, the 777-8F.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements for aviation professionals.
Airports & Networks

By Kurt Hofmann
Turkish Airlines' planned 600-aircraft order for narrowbodies and widebodies was set to have been announced by now.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Adrian Schofield
Thai Airways and Turkish Airlines have signed an agreement to pursue a joint venture, although they did not reveal specifics of the potential arrangements.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Three carriers expand international networks.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
IndiGo from July 24 will add its code to Turkish Airlines' daily flights between Istanbul Airport and Casablanca’s Mohammed V International Airport.
Airports & Networks

By Kurt Hofmann
Turkish Airlines has established a new subsidiary to develop its current subsidiary AnadoluJet into a competitive LCC with a fleet of 200 aircraft.
Airlines & Lessors

By Helen Massy-Beresford
Six Boeing 737-8s will join the fleet of Turkish Airlines' low-cost subsidiary AnadoluJet.
Airlines & Lessors

By Richard Aboulafia
What was once a 50-50 single-aisle/twin-aisle market is now a 70-30 market, with no signs of changing.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Kurt Hofmann
As SunExpress expects growth rates in the market between eight to 10% per year, the carrier will most likely need more aircraft.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Turkish Airlines is preparing to serve the Australian market, as it evaluates more destinations amid an expected massive future aircraft order.
On Location

By David Casey
Detroit will become the 13th U.S. city served by Turkish Airlines from November.
Airports & Networks

By Aaron Karp
Indigo and Turkish Airlines have expanded their codeshare agreement, adding Turkish flights to four U.S. cities.
Airports & Networks

By Jens Flottau, Lori Ranson, Helen Massy-Beresford, Adrian Schofield
The airline industry lost close to $180 billion in the pandemic. Now that profits are returning on strong demand, carriers aim to secure long-term capacity.
Airlines & Lessors

By David Casey
Istanbul Airport CEO Kadri Samsunlu has revealed plans to attract new carriers and passengers to Turkey's capital, including potential cruise collaborations.
Airports & Networks

By Kurt Hofmann
Turkish Airlines is working on plans to establish MRO subsidiaries outside Turkey.
Maintenance & Training

By Kurt Hofmann
Turkish Airlines has delayed the announcement of an order for 600 aircraft by two months.
On Location

By David Casey
Icelandair and Turkish Airlines have signed a codeshare agreement at the IATA AGM in Istanbul, Turkey, which will increase travelers' flight connection options.
On Location

By Jens Flottau
Airlines have committed to net-zero emissions by 2050. Now the sector needs to launch credible action and pressure OEMs to move faster.
Airlines & Lessors

By Kurt Hofmann
Turkish Airlines plans to expand its fleet from 414 aircraft to over 800 aircraft by 2033, bringing its total pilot requirement to more than 11,000.
Airlines & Lessors

By Jens Flottau
As Turkey hosts the International Air Transport Association Annual General Meeting in June, its airlines show how the industry can flourish.
Airlines & Lessors