Turkish Airlines
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Turkish-Registered Aircraft Stuck in Tehran
Two Turkish-registered aircraft are currently grounded in Tehran following the closure of Iranian airspace. The affected aircraft include a Pegasus Airlines Airbus A321neo (TC-RBR) operating flight #PC516 from Sabiha Gökçen International Airport to Tehran, and a Turkish Airlines Boeing 737-800 (TC-JZG) operating flight #TK878 from Istanbul to Tehran. Return flights for both aircraft have been canceled under the current conditions.…
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THY Statement on Middle East Flights
Turkish Airlines Issues Official Statement on Middle East Flights Turkish Airlines (THY) Chief Communications Officer Yahya Üstün announced that adjustments have been made to flight schedules due to the temporary closure of airspace in several Middle Eastern countries. According to the statement, flights to Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran, and Jordan have been canceled until March 2, 2026. Services to Qatar,…
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TK75 Diverts to Vienna After Declaring 7700 for Medical Emergency
Turkish Airlines flight #TK75 operating on the Istanbul–Vancouver route, performed by the TC-LJJ registered Boeing 777 aircraft, declared emergency code 7700 due to a medical case on board and diverted to Vienna. After the necessary procedures are completed, the flight is planned to continue to its final destination.
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Swedish Artist Maher Zain Becomes the Face of Turkish Airlines’ Ramadan Campaign
Swedish Artist Maher Zain Becomes the Face of Turkish Airlines’ Ramadan Campaign Turkish Airlines has partnered with Swedish Muslim artist Maher Zain for its new global communications campaign prepared for the month of Ramadan. The campaign film has been released on the airline’s official social media accounts. Centered on the themes of unity, solidarity, and reunion associated with Ramadan, the…
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Turkish Airlines Leads 2025 Aircraft Utilization
Aircraft with the Highest Average Daily Utilization in 2025: Turkish Airlines at the Top In terms of the highest average daily utilization in 2025, Turkish Airlines ranked at the top in the passenger aircraft category. According to data published by ch-aviation, the aircraft with the highest average daily utilization in 2025 was a Boeing 777-200F from China Airlines’ fleet. This…
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Statement from Turkish Airlines regarding Kolkata Flight
Communications Director of Turkish Airlines(Yahya Ustun), stated: “On our Airbus A330 aircraft operating flight TK727 from Kathmandu to Istanbul, a technical warning related to the right engine was received shortly after takeoff. In order to carry out the necessary checks, the aircraft diverted to Kolkata Airport in India and landed safely. Alternative flight arrangements have been made to ensure the…
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Turkish Airlines Denies Claims Regarding Aircraft Donation to Albania
Turkish Airlines (THY) issued a statement to the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) regarding reports in various media outlets alleging that an aircraft in its fleet was donated to the Republic of Albania. The Incorporation stated that these allegations do not reflect the truth. The statement emphasized that the aircraft in question never entered Turkish Airlines’ ownership and only provided service…
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Turkish Airlines Delivers Strong Performance in Chile
Turkish Airlines has successfully completed the first year of its flights to Santiago, Chile, which began on December 18. By the end of the year, the airline is expected to have carried approximately 77,300 passengers, achieving a 2.75% market share in its first year of operations in Chile. This performance places Turkish Airlines ahead of established carriers such as British…
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Altitude Dispute Between THY Pilot and Muscat Air Traffic Controller
During Turkish Airlines flight TK774 operating from Istanbul to Muscat, an Airbus A321neo experienced a communication dispute between the flight crew and Muscat Approach Control while on approach. Despite the tension, the THY pilot maintained a calm, solution-oriented attitude and completed the landing safely. The disagreement began when the Muscat approach controller instructed the aircraft to descend to 2,200 feet.…
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Turkish Airlines Temporarily Returns 8 Weekly Heathrow Slots to PIA
Turkish Airlines is preparing to temporarily return eight weekly slots it holds at London Heathrow Airport to Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) as part of the 2026 summer schedule. The arrangement is reported to cover the summer season and to be temporary in nature. With the slot return, Turkish Airlines will suspend operations planned for certain Heathrow arrival and departure times…
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