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IndiGo & Turkish Airlines Agreement to End on August 31 ❌ Final Extension from Indian DGCA
IndiGo & Turkish Airlines Agreement to End on August 31 ❌ Final Extension from Indian DGCA India-based airline IndiGo will terminate its aircraft lease agreement with Turkish Airlines (THY) on August 31, 2025. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) of India rejected the airline’s request for a six-month extension, instead granting a final extension of only three months. According…
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Passenger Passes Away Aboard Turkish Airlines’ Chicago-Istanbul Flight
Passenger Passes Away Aboard Turkish Airlines’ Chicago-Istanbul Flight | Exclusive News A sad event occurred on Turkish Airlines’ #TK6 flight from Chicago to Istanbul on May 27. A terminally ill passenger with stage 4 cancer passed away during the flight onboard the Boeing 777 aircraft registered TC-LJC. According to available information, the elderly man, a Somali-born U.S. citizen, had wished…
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Turkish Airlines is Transporting Syrian Pilgrims
Turkish Airlines, through an agreement with the Syrian government, is facilitating the transportation of pilgrims from Syria to Saudi Arabia. The airline operates two daily flights between the capital Damascus and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. These flights are conducted using Airbus A330 aircraft. The Syrian government has designated Turkish Airlines as one of the main carriers. Additionally, Turkish Airlines allows passengers…
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Turkish Airlines Increases Warsaw Flights
Turkish Airlines has decided to increase the number of flights to Warsaw, the capital of Poland. Currently operated with 14 weekly frequencies, the Istanbul–Warsaw (WAW) route will be increased to 17 weekly frequencies starting from July 12.
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Air India Urges Government: End IndiGo and Turkish Airlines Partnership
Air India has formally appealed to the Indian government to terminate the ongoing wet lease and codeshare agreements between its rival IndiGo and Turkish Airlines. The airline cited economic concerns and national security risks stemming from Turkey’s close diplomatic ties with Pakistan. A key point of contention is the potential extension of IndiGo’s wet lease for two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft…
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Air India Raises Security Concerns Over IndiGo-THY Wet Lease Deal
Air India has urged the Indian government to halt IndiGo’s aircraft wet lease agreement with Turkish Airlines, claiming the partnership threatens national security and harms domestic carriers. According to Reuters, Air India’s appeal follows growing public backlash in India over Turkey’s political support for Pakistan, which has led to Indian tourists canceling travel plans to Turkey. Since 2023, IndiGo has…
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Jet A-1 Fuel Price Reduced in Bangladesh Following Turkish Airlines’ Initiative
After months of active dialogue and advocacy led by Turkish Airlines (THY) in Bangladesh, the price of Jet A-1 aviation fuel has been revised for the first time in a long period. The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has officially announced a 19.12% reduction in the fuel price for international flights. Bangladesh has long been among the countries with the…
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RNSA Report on #TK18: Crew Actions Worsened Incident Severity
Icelandic RNSA’s Report on #TK18: “Crew’s Incorrect and Uncoordinated Actions Worsened the Severity of the Incident” On February 13, 2023, Turkish Airlines flight #TK18, operated by a Boeing 777-300ER registered as TC-JJJ, encountered severe turbulence over Icelandic airspace during its Toronto-Istanbul route, resulting in an altitude loss of approximately 8,000 feet. The investigation revealed that the two pilots in the…
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IndiGo and Turkish Airlines Partnership Supports India’s Economy
India’s largest airline, IndiGo, has stated that its partnership with Turkish Airlines is delivering multiple benefits to Indian travelers and the country’s economy. The airline emphasized that the cooperation has made international travel more accessible and has enhanced global connectivity. The statement comes amid the recent tensions between Pakistan and India. IndiGo currently operates direct flights to Istanbul using two…
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Airlines with the Largest Widebody Aircraft Orders in the World
Widebody aircraft orders are increasing globally. Among the two major manufacturers, the top 5 widebody models with the most outstanding orders are: 🇺🇸 1. Boeing 787-9 — 634 units🇪🇺 2. Airbus A350-900 — 442 units🇺🇸 3. Boeing 777-9X — 419 units🇪🇺 4. Airbus A350-1000 — 231 units🇪🇺 5. Airbus A330-900neo — 222 units The airlines with the highest number of…
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