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Russia: Turkish Airlines’ Baggage Issue Resolved, Sanctions Not on the Agenda
The Russian Ministry of Transport announced that the recent baggage delivery issues on Turkish Airlines flights to Russia have been largely resolved. Deputy Minister Vladimir Poteshkin stated that a positive trend has been observed as a result of the dialogue with Turkey, adding, “Passengers are now traveling with their luggage, and the problem of baggage not being delivered has ended.”…
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ICAO: Safe Flights Continued in 2024, Safer Future Targeted with New Measures
The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has published its 2024 aviation safety report. The report emphasized that although some negative developments were observed in aviation last year, aviation continues to be the safest mode of transportation in the world. In 2024, a total of 95 incidents were recorded in scheduled flights. Only 10 of these turned into fatal accidents, which…
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El Al Opposes Wizz Air’s Plan to Establish an Operations Base in Israel
Israel’s national airline, El Al, has objected to the Ministry of Transport’s initiative to allow Hungarian low-cost carrier Wizz Air to establish a permanent operations base in Israel. The ministry’s move aims to boost competition and lower ticket prices. In an official letter sent to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Transport Minister Miri Regev, El Al described the plan as…
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Spirit Airlines Could Face Bankruptcy in 2026
Company Warns It May Not Be Able to Continue Operations Next Year Spirit Airlines, in its latest filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), warned investors that unless it secures significant cash inflows within the next 12 months, there is a high risk the company may not be able to continue its operations. In the statement, weak travel…
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WindRunner: World’s Largest Aircraft Set for Debut at Paris Air Show
The massive cargo aircraft WindRunner, first unveiled last year and designed specifically to transport the enormous blades of onshore wind turbines, is back in the spotlight with new industry partners. Developer Radia is preparing to officially present the project for the first time to the global public at the upcoming Paris Air Show, taking place June 16–19. Radia recently announced…
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AJet Flies to Scandinavia
Istanbul–Stockholm Flights Have Started AJet General Manager Kerem Sarp: AJet will have the world’s youngest aircraft fleet by 2027. Starting from July, we will begin using domestically produced seats on our aircraft. AJet has earned a place in aviation literature. With the Stockholm route, we aim to bring tourists to the region. We have started implementing artificial intelligence. Expanding its…
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Training Aircraft Makes Emergency Landing, Pilot Slightly Injured
A training aircraft that took off from Bursa Yenişehir Airport in the morning was forced to make an emergency landing near the town of Dodurga in Bilecik due to a technical malfunction. The young pilot, D.K., lost control of the aircraft while attempting to land in an empty field, causing the plane to overturn. The pilot sustained minor injuries and…
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IATA Panel: JetBlue-United Collaboration, FedEx Investment in Istanbul, SAF Crisis, and Supply Chain Challenges Discussed
At the 81nd IATA Annual General Meeting, a high-level panel session addressed key issues shaping the future of the aviation industry. Moderated by CNN’s Richard Quest, the panel featured JetBlue CEO Joanna Geraghty, IndiGo CEO Peter Elbers, FedEx President and CEO Richard Smith, and Avianca CEO Adrian Neuhauser. The session focused on airline partnerships, sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), supply chain…
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At IATA 2025 General Meeting, “The Big Picture” Panel Charts the Economic and Geopolitical Pulse of Global Aviation
One of the most striking sessions of the 81st Annual General Meeting of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), held in Delhi, was “The Big Picture” panel, which tackled the complex economic and geopolitical landscape facing global aviation. The session opened with an in-depth presentation by Marie Owens Thomsen, IATA’s SVP Sustainability and Chief Economist. This was followed by a…
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Flyadeal to Launch New Seasonal Route to Trabzon from Al-Qassim 🇸🇦✈️🇹🇷
Saudi Arabia’s low-cost carrier Flyadeal will begin seasonal flights from Al-Qassim to Trabzon starting June 21. The route will operate with four weekly frequencies. The airline already operates seasonal flights to Trabzon from both Jeddah and Riyadh.
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