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Turkish Airlines Could Shift 150 Boeing Orders to Airbus if Engine Talks Fail
According to a Reuters report, Turkish Airlines (THY) Chairman Ahmet Bolat said that if negotiations with engine supplier CFM International do not progress, the airline may redirect its Boeing 737 MAX orders to Airbus. Speaking to Reuters in Stockholm, Bolat said that THY would continue its agreement with Boeing if CFM offered favorable financial terms but noted that disagreements over…
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Turkish Airlines to Host IATA’s World Passenger & Financial Symposium in Istanbul
Turkish Airlines, the airline that flies to more countries than any other, is hosting the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) joint World Passenger Symposium (WPS) and World Financial Symposium (WFS), taking place on 5–6 November 2025 in Istanbul, Türkiye. The event will convene global leaders from aviation, finance, retailing, payments, and digital identity to shape the future of passenger travel…
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News / Turkish Airlines Places Historic Boeing Order: 225 Aircraft
Breaking News | Turkish Airlines Places Historic Boeing Order: 225 Aircraft Entire Fleet to Transition to Next-Generation Aircraft by 2035 75 Boeing 787-9 / 787-10 Dreamliners (50 firm + 25 options) 150 Boeing 737-8 / 737-10 MAX (100 firm + 50 options) Turkish Airlines (THY) has announced one of the largest aircraft orders in its history as part of its…
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Turkish Airlines A321 Hits Bird, Lands Safely
The Airbus A321 aircraft with registration TC-JRB, operating Turkish Airlines flight #TK2748 from Istanbul to Van, experienced a bird strike during its final approach to Van. The plane landed safely, and technical checks are currently being carried out. Passengers on the return flight have not yet been informed about any potential delay. The investigation is ongoing.
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Turkish Airlines Issues Statement on Fatal Workplace Accident at THY Technic
A tragic incident occurred at the Sabiha Gökçen Airport technical facilities. Yusuf Altun, a long-serving technician at Turkish Technic (THY Technic Inc.), was seriously injured while conducting landing gear inspection and maintenance inside the aircraft hangar. He received immediate first aid from the on-site emergency response team before being transported by ambulance to the hospital. Despite all medical efforts, he…
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“Dual Control” Detail in Turkish Airlines Prague Tail Strike
Tail Strike Incident Involving Turkish Airlines Aircraft in Prague: “Dual Control” Detail Emerges in Investigation The Czech Republic’s Air Accidents Investigation Institute (UZPLN) has revealed that a tail strike involving a Turkish Airlines Airbus A321neo during landing in Prague was caused by simultaneous sidestick inputs from both pilots. The incident occurred on May 11 during an ILS approach of a…
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Due to a Battery Issue in Wireless Earbuds, the Flight Diverted to Ankara
Turkish Airlines flight #TK2225 from Gaziantep to Istanbul, operated by a Boeing 737 aircraft registered as TC-JHZ, diverted to Ankara Esenboğa Airport after a passenger’s wireless earbuds battery briefly caught fire. Following the incident, the owner of the earbuds and another passenger who experienced panic during the event were disembarked for health and safety checks.
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Turkish Airlines Nears Deal to Acquire Minority Stake in Spain’s Air Europa
Turkish Airlines (THY) is reportedly in the final stages of talks to acquire a minority stake in financially troubled Spanish carrier Air Europa. According to reports from El Español and Reuters, THY has emerged as a leading candidate to invest in Air Europa, currently majority-owned by Globalia, while Air France-KLM has officially withdrawn from the negotiations. Air Europa’s current ownership…
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Was a Body Really Lost on the Turkish Airlines Flight?
As we reported yesterday morning in our exclusive news, the claims circulating in foreign sources are not true — the deceased passenger’s body was not lost. Here are the details⤵️ 🔴 First, what happened? On July 13, during Turkish Airlines flight #TK79 from Istanbul to San Francisco, a passenger tragically passed away mid-flight. HavaSosyalMedya was the first to report the…
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Turkish Airlines’ New 787-9 Dreamliner Being Delivered
The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft, manufactured for Turkish Airlines at Boeing’s facility in Charleston, USA, and successfully completed its test flights, is en route to Istanbul for delivery. The aircraft, registered as TC-LMC, will arrive at Istanbul Airport on flight #TK6830 from Charleston to Istanbul. This marks the first addition of a B787 Dreamliner to Turkish Airlines’ fleet in 17…
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