General Aviation
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Exclusive Interview with BookingAgora in Baku: A Pioneering Company in the Travel Industry
As AirwayBuzz, we traveled to Baku on AJet’s #VF179 flight from Sabiha Gökçen upon the invitation of AJet, Absheron Hotel Group, and BookingAgora. AJet currently operates daily flights on the Sabiha Gökçen – Baku and Ankara Esenboğa – Baku routes. For ground services in Baku, MiceBaku provided valuable support, allowing us to explore significant landmarks such as Yanardag, Ateshgah, Martyrs’…
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Emergency Landing Due to a Passenger Medical Issue
According to the information we have received, an emergency landing is being made in Belgrade due to a passenger falling ill. The flight is currently the most-watched flight on Flightradar. What happened? SunExpress flight #VF6, operating on behalf of AJet, on the Düsseldorf – Ankara Esenboğa route, declared the 7700 code for an unknown reason and is making an emergency…
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Delta Flight #DL4819 Suffers Crash Landing in Toronto, Aircraft Flips Over
A Delta Air Lines CRJ-900, registered as N932XJ, operating flight #DL4819 from Minneapolis to Toronto, suffered a crash landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport. For reasons yet unknown, the aircraft overturned upon landing. Authorities at Toronto Pearson confirmed that all passengers and crew safely evacuated the aircraft, and no fatalities have been reported. Following the incident, all inbound flights to…
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İGA Istanbul Airport Sustainability Series – Part 1
Part 1 – Stepping into a Sustainable Future with Solar Energy (GES)We visited İGA Istanbul Airport to explore its sustainability initiatives. This series will cover three key topics:1️⃣ Solar Power Plants (GES)2️⃣ Wastewater Treatment Facility3️⃣ Landscape & Green Spaces İGA Istanbul Airport is home to ambitious, innovation-driven projects focused on energy efficiency, sustainability, and renewable energy adoption. The airport aims…
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British Airways Diverted to Istanbul For Medical Emergency
British Airways flight #BA168, operating the Shanghai – London route with a Boeing B787-9 with the registration G-ZBKJ, diverted to Istanbul after a passenger fell ill and their condition worsened. Medical teams intervened, and the passenger was taken to an ambulance.
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ATA 2024 | 33 New Airlines Join the Association
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that 33 new airlines joined its membership in 2024. Among these new members, 17 are based in Europe, while 12 come from China, Asia, and the Pacific region. The newly joined airlines include 5 low-cost carriers and 3 cargo operators. From Turkey, Mavi Gök Havacılık, Southwind, and Tailwind airlines became part of the…
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Profitability in Aviation Sector to Strengthen in 2025, But Supply Chain Issues Persist
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) unveiled its financial outlook for the airline industry in 2025 during the Global Media Day. According to the report, despite ongoing cost and supply chain challenges, profitability is expected to improve: • Net Profit: Expected to reach $36.6 billion in 2025 with a net profit margin of 3.6%. This represents an increase from the…
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Corendon Plane’s Tire Burst After Landing in Alanya
Corendon Airlines flight #XC7665 from Brussels to Gazipaşa Alanya experienced a tire burst on one of its left rear tires after landing. The flight was operated with a Boeing 737 aircraft registered as 9H-TJB. After landing at Gazipaşa Alanya Airport, it was discovered that one of the left rear tires had burst. No injuries were reported from the incident. The…
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Annual 1 Billion Euros | Is İGA Istanbul Airport Paying Rent?
🔊 Selahattin Bilgen, CEO of İGA Istanbul Airport, made statements regarding rent payments in a program he attended on Bloomberg HT. Bilgen’s statements: 🛫 So far, as İGA Istanbul Airport, we have made payments of 1 billion 233 million euros to the General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMİ). 🛫 This year, we plan to make payments exceeding 883 million…
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Qatar Airways Closes In on Major Boeing, Airbus Widebody Order
Qatar Airways PJSC is nearing a decision on a major widebody order split between Boeing Co. and Airbus SE, according to people familiar with the matter. The Middle East carrier is looking at ordering about 200 jets, with a decision possible as soon as the Farnborough Air Show in the UK late next month, said the people, who asked not…
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