Turkish Airlines and Airlink, a prominent South African regional airline, have finalized a new codeshare agreement set to take effect on 1 August 2025. This partnership will provide enhanced connectivity between Turkey and numerous destinations across Southern Africa, improving network coverage for passengers of both carriers.
Turkish Airlines has added another aircraft to its expanding fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A320, bearing serial number 5605. The aircraft has been leased and is powered by V2527-A5 engines, a member of the IAE V2500 engine family, well-known for its efficiency and reliability on short- and medium-haul routes.
Turkish Airlines has unveiled ambitious plans to expand its fleet to 800 aircraft by 2033 through a substantial order of 225 new aircraft. The order will be split between 75 widebody aircraft and 150 narrowbody aircraft, underscoring the carrier’s growth trajectory and global network ambitions.
AviLease, the Saudi Arabian aircraft leasing company, has signed strategic long-term lease agreements with Turkish Airlines for a total of eight Airbus A320neo aircraft. Under the terms of the deal, two aircraft have already been delivered, with the remaining six scheduled for delivery throughout 2025.
Turkish Airlines, Turkey’s national carrier, has announced its financial results for 2024, reporting revenue of $22.5 billion and a net profit of $3.4 billion, marking a 17% increase compared to the previous year. The airline’s cash and cash equivalents reached $1.87 billion, underscoring its robust liquidity and financial stability.
Bonair, a Turkey-based operator headquartered at Istanbul Sabiha Gökcen Airport, has added its first Global 5000aircraft to its fleet, according to ch-aviation research. The newly registered TC-EGG (msn 9544) is an 11.9-year-old Bombardier Business Aircraft, previously operated under the Danish registration OY-VIZ.
Sunclass Airlines, a Denmark-based leisure carrier, has announced the launch of a new route connecting Helsinki (Finland) and Gazipasa (Turkey). The service is set to begin on April 15, 2025, and will be operated using the Airbus A321 aircraft.
AJet (Turkiye) has announced the launch of a new route connecting Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport to Algiers, set to commence on January 6, 2025. The flights will be operated using a combination of Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-8, and Airbus A321 aircraft.
Turkish Airlines is preparing to operate a specially configured subfleet of Airbus A350-1000s for long-haul services to Australia, signaling a significant expansion in its global route network. The airline is also considering New Zealand as a future destination, reflecting its ambitious growth strategy.
Centrum Air (Uzbekistan) is set to launch a new route connecting Tashkent and Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport on 2 December 2024. The flights will be operated with the modern and efficient Airbus A321neo, enhancing the airline’s international connectivity.
