Turkish Airlines finalises order for 100 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft with options for 50 more
Turkish Airlines has finalised its largest Boeing single-aisle order, purchasing 100 737-8 aircraft and securing options for a further 50 737 MAX jets.
The agreement...
Turkish Airlines flight cancelled at Brussels Airport after co-pilot tests positive for alcohol
A Turkish Airlines flight from Brussels Airport to Istanbul was cancelled on Thursday, August 27th, after the airline alerted Belgian authorities that its co-pilot...
South African Airways and Turkish Airlines launch codeshare partnership to expand global connectivity
South African Airways (SAA) and Turkish Airlines have officially activated their new codeshare agreement on 15 July 2026, strengthening connections between Africa, Türkiye and...
AJet launches Germany’s only direct connection to Sivas from Cologne/Bonn
AJet, the subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, has launched a new direct route between Cologne/Bonn Airport and Sivas, Türkiye, creating the only nonstop link between...
BOC Aviation to lease five A321neo aircraft to AJet
BOC Aviation has signed a lease agreement with AJet, the low-cost subsidiary of the Turkish Airlines Group, for five new Airbus A321neo aircraft.The aircraft,...
Turkish Airlines Airbus A330 evacuated on the runway in Kathmandu after landing gear incident
On 11 May 2026, a Turkish Airlines Airbus A330 was evacuated on the runway in Kathmandu, Nepal after smoke and flames were seen coming...
Turkish Airlines flight to Vancouver diverts to Vienna after declaring in-flight emergency
A Turkish Airlines long-haul service TK75 from Istanbul to Vancouver was forced to divert to Vienna on February 26, 2026, after the crew declared...
Turkish Airlines A330 makes safe emergency landing in Kolkata after engine fire alert
A Turkish Airlines Airbus A330-300 (reg. TC-LNG) operating flight TK727 from Kathmandu to Istanbul made an emergency landing in Kolkata on Wednesday after a...
Turkish Airlines expands Southeast Asia network with new Phnom Penh, Cambodia, route
Turkish Airlines has launched scheduled flights to Phnom Penh, marking Cambodia as the airline’s seventh destination country in Southeast Asia and the 132nd country...
Low-flying Turkish Cargo jet blows roof tiles off Dutch home
A resident of Beek, the Netherlands, was left stunned on Monday evening after a low-flying Turkish Cargo Boeing 777 (reg. TC-LJL) arriving from Miami...
Venezuela bans six major airlines amid escalating tensions with the United States
Venezuela has revoked landing rights for six major international airlines after they failed to comply with a 48-hour ultimatum to resume flights to Caracas,...
Air Europa secures €300 million investment from Turkish Airlines, repays SEPI loan early
Air Europa has finalised an agreement with Turkish Airlines, paving the way for the Turkish carrier to acquire an estimated 26% stake in the...
Madagascar unrest strands tourists and disrupts regional flights
Violent riots and a citywide curfew in Antananarivo, Madagascar have left groups of tourists—including Dutch travellers—stranded after multiple flight cancellations. Emirates and Turkish Airlines...
Turkish Airlines places record Boeing orders with up to 75 Dreamliners and 150 737 MAX jets
Turkish Airlines has announced its largest-ever Boeing widebody purchase, placing a firm order for up to 75 Boeing 787 Dreamliners and signalling its intent...
Turkish Airlines expands Spanish network with new flights to Seville
Turkish Airlines has launched flights to Seville, making it the carrier’s sixth destination in Spain alongside Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Malaga, and Bilbao.
Starting September...
Icelandair launches direct flights from Reykjavík to Istanbul
Icelandair has inaugurated direct flights between Reykjavík and Istanbul, operating 2–3 times per week with a flight time of about 5 hours 30 minutes.
The...
Maastricht Aachen Airport expands cargo network as freight volumes surge 15%
Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) is reinforcing its position as the Netherlands’ second-largest cargo hub, with freight volumes up 15% year-on-year through July and new...
Air Europa secures €300M investment from Turkish Airlines for 26–27% stake
Spanish carrier Air Europa has accepted an offer from Turkish Airlines to acquire a 26–27% stake in its capital for about €300 million, providing...
Turkish Airlines prepares binding bid for Air Europa stake
Turkish Airlines will submit a binding offer for a minority stake in Spain’s Air Europa, pending board approval, following a feasibility study aligning the...
airBaltic and Turkish Airlines expand codeshare agreement to boost connectivity
airBaltic and Turkish Airlines have expanded their codeshare partnership, adding new destinations to enhance travel options between the Baltics, Türkiye, and beyond. Building on...