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ITA Airways Aircraft at Istanbul Atatürk Airport
An ITA Airways A320neo and A321neo have been spotted at Istanbul Atatürk Airport. The A320neo had recently transported Pope Leo XIV during his official visits to Ankara and Istanbul. Today, an A321neo operated by the same airline also landed in Istanbul. This aircraft is expected to carry part of the Vatican delegation back to Rome.
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Pope Leo XIV’s Flight Lands in Istanbul
The flight carrying Pope Leo XIV, the Head of State of the Vatican and the spiritual leader of the Catholic Church, landed at Atatürk Airport in Istanbul after departing from Ankara. Following a convoy and extensive security measures, the Pope arrived at the Saint Esprit Cathedral in Harbiye. Pope Leo XIV’s first stop during his visit to Turkey was Ankara.…
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A Passenger Dies on AirAsia’s Istanbul Flight
It was reported that a passenger became ill on AirAsia X’s #D7604 Kuala Lumpur – Sabiha Gökçen flight, operated by an Airbus A330-300 registered 9M-XXK. The cabin crew immediately provided medical assistance, but the passenger’s condition deteriorated rapidly. Despite all efforts, the passenger was pronounced dead. It is not yet known whether the aircraft had any diversion plans following the…
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Aeroflot Launches Krasnodar – Istanbul Flights 🇷🇺🛫🇹🇷
Russia’s flag carrier, Aeroflot, has announced that it will begin scheduled flights from the southern Russian city of Krasnodar to Istanbul Airport (IGA) starting September 26. The flights will be operated daily with Airbus A320 aircraft. With this addition, the number of destinations from which Aeroflot and its subsidiary Rossiya operate flights to Istanbul will rise to six. Aeroflot currently…
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AirwayBuzz Joins GlobeMeets 2025 in Istanbul
We are pleased to announce that AirwayBuzz will be participating in the GlobeMeets B2B Networking Event, one of the most significant gatherings in the tourism industry. ➡️ The event will be held on September 11–12, 2025, at Rixos Tersane Istanbul, bringing together nearly 200 exhibitors and more than 800 buyer agencies from over 40 cities and abroad. Among the participants…
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Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines Celebrates a New Era in European Aviation
Triple Independent Runway Operations Begin at iGA Istanbul AirportTurkish Airlines proudly marks a historic milestone in Türkiye’s aviation journey as iGA Istanbul Airport becomes the first in Europe to implement Triple Independent Runway Operations, effective as of April 17. This remarkable advancement reinforces the airport’s role as our global hub and solidifies Türkiye’s strategic position at the heart of international…
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THY’s Podgorica Flight Returns to Istanbul After 8 Hours
Turkish Airlines flight #TK1085 from Istanbul to Podgorica, operated by an Airbus A320 (TC-JPN), was diverted to Belgrade for unknown reasons. Passengers waited for approximately two hours in Belgrade, but due to ongoing political unrest in Serbia, they were not allowed to enter the country. The situation arose following protests triggered by a train accident in Serbia. As a result,…
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Flight Resumption Request at Istanbul Meeting
Flight Resumption Request at Istanbul Meeting 🇷🇺✈️🇺🇸 During the Russia-U.S. talks held in Istanbul, the Russian government formally requested the reopening of U.S. airspace and the resumption of flights between the two countries. According to CNN, the discussions were described as constructive, with both sides agreeing to continue negotiations. The aviation-related requests between the two nations are currently under review.
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