Turkish Airlines

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

Turkish Airlines has struck a lease deal with AerCap covering 10 additional Airbus A321neos, with further orders anticipated in 2024.

The order will take the total number of the type it operates to 12 and increasing its cargo lift by 408 metric tons.

Turkish Airlines is targeting 2027 for its LCC subsidiary AJet to have 90% of its fleet comprised of next generation Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 MAX aircraft.

Turkish Airlines has inaugurated a new route to Denver as the carrier continues to increase capacity to the U.S.

Turkish Airlines is implementing measures to deal with aircraft delivery delays and prepare new cabin products to refurbish older aircraft.

Turkish Airlines Chairman Ahmet Bolat says the airline is working to close an order for Boeing 737 MAXs and 787s.

Despite Turkish Airlines’ strong first quarter, the airline continues to struggle with aircraft delivery delays and geared turbofan (GTF) engine problems.

Rolls and Turkish Airlines intend to explore potential development of building an MRO capability for the Trent XWB in Turkey along further supply chain sourcing.

Turkish Airlines and CDB Aviation have signed a new lease agreement for an additional six Boeing 737-8s and one Airbus A330-343.

The maintenance arm of Turkish Airlines has grown third-party sales, including cargo conversion, heavy maintenance and component work.

The latest airline route news, featuring network changes, schedule alterations, codeshares and interline agreements.

“We are expecting to end the year with 484 aircraft, compared to 440 in 2023,” Turkish Airlines CFO Murat Seker said .

Half of the six leading European carriers have now surpassed passenger levels from the same period in 2019.

Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines has inaugurated its first route to Australia.

New Asia-Pacific routes are being opened by Zipair Tokyo, Turkish Airlines and WestJet.

Turkish Airlines will make its long-awaited debut in Australia in March, operating via Singapore.

Turkish Airlines’ new LCC subsidiary AJet has secured its air operator certificate and is set to start operations in time for the summer 2024 season.

Brazil has confirmed several new air service agreements designed to increase traffic to the country, including a memorandum of understanding with Türkiye.

For Turkish Airlines, Australia remains the last continent where it is not operating.

After getting approvals to ramp up flying into Australia, Turkish Airlines has held talks with Australian domestic carrier Rex about forming a new partnership.

Turkish Airlines will be able to operate up to 35 flights per week to Australia within the next two years.

Turkish Airlines has finalized an order for 220 Airbus aircraft, following an “agreement in principle” disclosed in November.

Riyadh Air and Turkish Airlines have signed a cooperation agreement that includes a codeshare partnership.

AJet is expected to have its first scheduled service at the end of March 2024.