Malaysia Airlines
"Good night, MH370"
After being instructed to switch the frequency to Vietnamese air traffic control, the pilot replied in the polite but methodical manner common to radio calls: "Good night, Malaysian three seven zero." It was the last message received from Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.
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Airbus says record 2,094 planes ordered in 2023, 735 delivered
European planemaker Airbus said Thursday that it secured 2,094 net plane orders last year, a record for the group as airlines prepare for further global passenger growth and seek out more fuel-efficient planes.
The company also said that despite persistent supply chain problems it delivered 735 jets to clients last year, beating its own target of 720 deliveries.
Turkish Airlines to expand international network with new destinations
Türkiye's flag carrier plans to expand its international connectivity by launching flights to Detroit, Osaka and Australia, Ahmet Bolat, Turkish Airlines (THY) chairman of the board and executive committee, has said.
Turkish Airlines named ‘Most Sustainable Airline’
Turkish Airlines has been awarded the title of the "Most Sustainable Flag Carrier Airline" by World Finance, the flag carrier has announced.
This is the second consecutive year that the flag carrier received this award.
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Turkish Airlines largest carrier in int’l seat capacity
Turkish Airlines was the largest network carrier in the world in August in terms of the available seats on international routes, the company has said.
Turkish Airlines increased its seat capacity by 14 percent and carried 7.8 million passengers in the months of July and August.
Tourism Minister: Routes and destinations from the USA to Greece expanded
The Minister of Tourism Vassilis Kikilias announced the extension of the itineraries and the opening of new destinations in Greece from the United States.
The announcement came after a series of teleconferences held on Monday, May 2, with senior executives from all three US airlines operating in Athens this year, namely Delta Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines.
Turkish, Finnish flag carriers sign codeshare deal
Flag carriers of Turkey and Finland have signed a codeshare agreement to expand destinations in networks of both Turkish Airlines and Finnair.
Set to begin on Sept. 29, the deal on flights between Istanbul and Helsinki and beyond will open up new destinations for travelers, Turkish Airlines said in a statement on Sept. 23.
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Turkish Airlines signals comeback to pre-pandemic levels
Turkey's flag carrier on June 5 announced a 15-month daily flight record in Europe, indicating a strong recovery from the pre-pandemic era.
Despite the significant impact of pandemic-linked concerns on the aviation sector, Turkish Airlines operated 863 flights on June 4 alone, according to a press release.
Bulgarian Airlines Are in for Mass Bankruptcies
Financial grants compensating for part of the lost revenues would greatly support the Bulgarian airline industry. Airlines are in dire need of additional support, Svetoslav Stanulov, Chairman of the Management Board of the Association of Bulgarian Aviation Companies, told BNR. The association's members are about 80% of the Bulgarian companies and maintenance bases.
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Turkish Airlines distributes hygiene kits on planes
Turkish Airlines, which resumed its domestic flights this week, has taken additional measures in flights against the coronavirus.
Depending on the flight distance, the carrier is distributing hygiene kits, which contain face masks, disinfectants and antiseptic wipes, to passengers on its planes.