Turkish Airlines
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Murat Şeker Comments on CFM Agreement
Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board Murat Şeker commented on the agreement between Turkish Technic and CFM International covering more than 600 LEAP-1B engines. He stated that the cooperation signed with Safran CEO Olivier Andriès and Turkish Technic CEO Mikail Akbulut encompasses engine procurement and maintenance processes, as well as a comprehensive maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) ecosystem. Şeker said…
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Turkish Airlines Flight Returns to Gate After Passenger Uses AI to Alter Boarding Pass for Business Class
A Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul to Izmir returned to its parking stand after a passenger used artificial intelligence to alter a mobile boarding pass in an attempt to travel in Business Class without a valid seat assignment. According to information obtained by HavaSosyalMedya, the incident occurred on Turkish Airlines flight TK2326, when a passenger identified by the initials K.S.,…
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Turkish Airlines Orders Up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft
Turkish Airlines has finalized an agreement with Boeing for an order of up to 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. The agreement, signed following negotiations that have been ongoing since 2025, marks the airline’s largest-ever single-aisle aircraft order with Boeing. The agreement was finalized in the presence of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. ✈️ Order details 🔹 100 Boeing 737-8 aircraft…
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Turkish Airlines Decides to Purchase 150 Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft
Turkish Airlines has announced a decision to purchase a total of 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft as part of its growth strategy. The order will consist of 100 firm aircraft and 50 options. Deliveries are planned between 2033 and 2037. Turkish Airlines’ Board of Directors approved the purchase decision on September 18, 2026. The airline said the public disclosure of…
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Turkish Airlines Changes Rules for Switching to an Earlier Flight
Turkish Airlines (THY) changed its rules for passengers wishing to switch to an earlier domestic or Ercan flight at the airport, effective June 16, 2026. Previously, passengers could switch to an earlier flight free of charge under eligible conditions. Under the updated policy, EcoFly and ExtraFly passengers who wish to move to a flight departing within four hours before their…
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Turkish Airlines and Air China Expand Codeshare Agreement
Turkish Airlines and Air China have expanded the scope of their existing codeshare agreement. The new agreement was signed during the 4th China Air Transport Association Aviation Conference and Exhibition held in Beijing. The cooperation, which began in June 2024 covering the Istanbul-Beijing route, has now been expanded to include all direct trunk routes between Türkiye and China. The agreement…
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Turkish Airlines to Become Liverpool FC’s Main Partner
Turkish Airlines will become the Main Partner of English Premier League club Liverpool FC from June 1, 2027. As part of the partnership, the Turkish Airlines logo will appear on the front of the shirts worn by Liverpool FC’s men’s, women’s and academy teams starting from the 2027/28 season. The agreement will see Liverpool FC’s Main Partner change for the…
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Turkish Airlines Prepares New Widebody Tender: 777X and A350-1000 Under Consideration
Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee Prof. Dr. Murat Şeker has outlined preparations for a new widebody aircraft acquisition during an interactive press meeting held by the airline. Şeker said Turkish Airlines is preparing a new request for proposals covering the Boeing 777X and Airbus A350-1000 as part of its additional widebody fleet requirements. The options…
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Turkish Airlines Operates Longest Nonstop Flight in Its History | 16 Hours 27 Minutes
A special charter operation conducted by Turkish Airlines for the Juventus squad became the longest nonstop flight in the airline’s history. The Boeing 777-300ER, registered TC-LJE, was dispatched to Perth for Juventus’ Australian tour. After picking up the team, the aircraft flew nonstop from Perth to Turin, Italy. According to flight tracking data, the Boeing 777-300ER remained airborne for approximately…
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Turkish Airlines Flight Returns Due to Sick Passenger
A Turkish Airlines Boeing 777-300ER, registered TC-JJM, operating flight #TK7 from Istanbul to Washington, squawked emergency code 7700 while flying over Bucharest due to a medical emergency involving a passenger. The aircraft returned to Istanbul Airport and dumped fuel while airborne to reduce its landing weight before making a safe landing. ℹ️ What does squawk code 7700 mean? ⚠️🔺 Important…
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