Turkish Airlines Revenue Reaches $24.1 Billion In 2025 as Turkish Airlines reported continued financial growth despite geopolitical tensions, supply chain challenges, and aircraft engine shortages affecting the global aviation sector.
SMBC Delivers Airbus A321neo MSN 12980 To Turkish Airlines as SMBC Aviation Capital confirms the handover of the final aircraft in a five-aircraft portfolio transaction with Turkish Airlines, further strengthening the long-standing relationship between the lessor and the carrier.
Air Astana Orders 25 Airbus A320neo Family Jets as the Central Asian carrier signs its largest-ever direct aircraft order with Airbus, reinforcing long-term fleet growth and modernization plans across Kazakhstan and the broader Caucasus region.
Etihad To Withdraw A380 From Six Routes as Etihad Airways confirms plans to phase out its Airbus A380operations on six major long-haul markets by the end of 2026, marking a significant adjustment to the airline’s widebody deployment strategy.
Lufthansa To Receive Airbus A321neo MSN 12855 as the German flag carrier continues modernizing its short- and medium-haul fleet with next-generation narrowbody aircraft designed to improve efficiency, reduce emissions, and enhance operational flexibility across European and regional networks.
Air New Zealand Reports First Half Loss after the carrier disclosed a challenging financial performance for the first half of its 2026 financial year, highlighting the operational and financial consequences of ongoing global engine reliability issues affecting multiple aircraft types.
Qantas Launches Sydney Las Vegas Nonstop Flights as Qantas Airways confirms the introduction of the first-ever direct air link between Sydney and Las Vegas, marking a significant expansion of the airline’s North American network and creating a new long-haul connection between Australia and Nevada.
Etihad Airways Appoints Captain Khalid Al Ali SVP, naming him Senior Vice President Aeropolitical, International and Government Affairs. The appointment strengthens the airline’s leadership team as it continues to expand its global network and deepen international regulatory engagement.
Azerbaijan Airlines Launches Baku–Shymkent Route as the carrier expands its presence in Kazakhstan with the addition of its fourth destination in the country. The new service between Baku and Shymkent is scheduled to commence on 16 June 2026, further strengthening connectivity between Azerbaijan and southern Kazakhstan.
Air Astana Announces Leadership Changes, confirming key executive appointments that will take effect in March and April 2026, reshaping the leadership structure of both the parent group and its low-cost subsidiary.
