Istanbul Airport launches Europe’s first triple runway operations, cementing global aviation hub status
On April 17, 2025, IGA Istanbul Airport became the first in Europe to implement Triple Independent Runway Operations, a major leap in global aviation....
Turkish Airlines expands global reach with new routes (Minneapolis, Auckland) and innovations
Turkish Airlines (THY) is set to launch flights to Minneapolis, USA in April or May 2025 and Auckland, New Zealand via Singapore, solidifying its...
Manhunt launched after passengers flee plane that made emergency landing at Malta Airport
Authorities in Malta are conducting a manhunt after four passengers fled a Turkish Airlines plane following an emergency landing at Malta International Airport (MLA)...
Turkish Airlines launches Santiago-Istanbul route, connecting Chile to 352 destinations in 131 countries
Turkish Airlines has officially commenced operations in Chile with its new Santiago-Istanbul route. The airline, recognised by Guinness World Records as the carrier with...
Icelandair adds Istanbul to network, from September 2025
Icelandair has announced Istanbul, Türkiye, as the latest addition to its route network, with flights to Istanbul Airport (IST) beginning on September 5, 2025....
Turkish Airlines pilot passes away mid-flight despite emergency landing at New York’s JFK
A Turkish Airlines pilot passed away during a flight from Seattle, Washington, United States, to Istanbul, Turkey, after falling ill mid-flight. The incident led...
New Turkish Airlines route to Santiago (Chile) expands connectivity to South America
Turkish Airlines has announced a new route to Santiago, Chile, marking its 26th destination in the Americas and its 10th in South America. Starting...
Turkish Airlines expands to Sydney with new flights starting December 2024
Turkish Airlines, known for flying to the most countries globally, has announced the launch of flights to Sydney, marking its first non-stop route to...
Six injured as severe turbulence strikes Turkish Airlines flight to Taiwan
Six passengers were injured when Turkish Airlines flight TK24 encountered severe turbulence en route from Istanbul's Ataturk International Airport to Taipei Taoyuan International Airport.The...
ANA expands European network with new routes to Milan, Stockholm, and Istanbul
All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan's largest and 5-Star airline for 11 consecutive years, announced the launch of three new non-stop routes from Tokyo Haneda...
Vueling to launch routes from Barcelona to Tromsø and Istanbul this winter
Vueling announced the launch of two new winter routes from Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Istanbul and Tromsø (Norway). This makes Vueling the only Spanish...
FedEx Boeing 767 freighter landed at Istanbul without nose gear
A FedEx cargo Boeing 767-300F registered N110FE experienced a harrowing emergency landing at Istanbul Airport due to a malfunctioning front landing gear. The incident...
Air Arabia Maroc launches flights from new base Rabat to five European destinations, including Brussels
Air Arabia Maroc, Morocco's leading low-cost carrier, is expanding its operations by launching new direct flights from its latest airport base in Rabat. Starting...
Turkish Airlines is incorporating Melbourne, Australia, into its flight network
Turkish Airlines, known for having the broadest flight network, is expanding its operations to Melbourne, Australia, making it the 346th destination in 130 countries...
Turkish Airlines has started Detroit flights, marking its 13th gateway in the U.S.
Turkish Airlines has launched its Detroit flights, marking its 13th gateway in the United States and expanding its vast global network to 345 destinations....
Fuel incident on Air France flight prompts crew for aircraft evacuation
An incident during (or just after) refuelling of an Air France Airbus A321 (registered F-GTAK) prompted the crew to evacuate the aircraft. The flight,...
Body found in landing gear of flight from Amsterdam to Istanbul
A body has been discovered in the landing gear of a Turkish Airlines aircraft that flew from Amsterdam to Istanbul as TK1954 on 14...
Royal Air Maroc to wet-lease an Air Belgium Airbus A330-200 from 14 June to 3 September
Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has leased an Airbus A330-200 to enhance its summer operations between Casablanca and Paris-CDG as well as Istanbul airport.The aircraft...
Turkish Airlines adds Poland’s historic capital Krakow to its flight network
Turkish Airlines has launched flights to Krakow, one of Poland's historic cities, as its second destination in the country after Warsaw. The new city...
RwandAir and Turkish Airlines sign landmark codeshare agreement
RwandAir has signed a major new codeshare agreement with Turkish Airlines as it continues to expand its global reach.The new codeshare partnership will offer...