Venezuela has revoked operating rights for six major international airlines—Iberia, TAP Air Portugal, GOL, LATAM, Avianca, and Turkish Airlines—following a 48-hour ultimatum that expired this week. The ban stems from escalating tensions between Caracas and Washington, triggered by an FAA security alert regarding increased US military activity in the Caribbean.
AeroTime reports that Turkish Airlines' successful subsidiary, Turkish Technic, has managed to establish itself as one of the world's fastest-growing and most capable maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) providers. The company supports the expansion of Turkish Airlines Inc.
A Turkish Airlines Airbus A321 made an emergency landing in Barcelona after a potential bomb threat was detected on board, according to AeroTime reports. The aircraft, operating flight TK1853 from Istanbul, landed safely at around 11:00 local time and all passengers were evacuated without incident.
A Turkish Airlines flight made an emergency landing at Barcelona-El Prat Airport after a passenger created a bomb threat on their personal Wi-Fi hotspot. The incident occurred on January 15, 2026, and was treated as a potential security threat.
Turkish Airlines has extended its world record as the airline that flies to the most countries, adding a new service to Phnom Penh, Cambodia. The thrice-weekly flights from Istanbul mark the seventh country served by Turkish Airlines in Southeast Asia.
Turkish Airlines is celebrating adding its 500th aircraft to its fleet, the Airbus A350-900, registered TC-LHH. The airline has announced plans to reach 1,000 aircraft by 2036.
Southwest Airlines will partner with Turkish Airlines beginning in early 2026 to offer one-ticket transatlantic journeys between the US and Istanbul. The partnership allows travelers to book single itineraries connecting Southwest's US domestic network with Turkish Airlines' global route system via shared gateway airports.
Silk Way West Airlines has increased its order with Airbus for four A350F freighters, bringing its total commitment to six aircraft. The airline plans to deliver the first A350Fs over 2027-2028.
Turkish Airlines has announced plans to sell its 49% stake in Air Albania, seven years after the carrier began operations. The decision comes amid global aviation market shifts, with Turkish Airlines opting to focus on strengthening its strategic position and increasing tourist numbers.
Turkish Airlines' subsidiary AJet has signed a long-term lease agreement with Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) for 10 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, marking a significant expansion of the carrier's fleet. The aircraft will be delivered between 2026 and 2027, supporting AJet's ambitious growth strategy.
Airbus has secured an order for six A350F freighters from Air China Cargo, marking the first time the all-new aircraft will be operated on the Chinese mainland. The deal reflects growing demand for efficient freighter aircraft in Asia and underscores Airbus' commitment to providing innovative solutions for cargo carriers.
Air Transat has undergone a remarkable reinvention following an unsuccessful acquisition bid by Air Canada in 2019. Under COO Marc-Philippe Lumpé, the carrier has reoriented its business model to focus on a classical network carrier.
Spain's Directorate of Civil Aviation has assigned seven weekly frequencies to Air Europa to operate between Barcelona and Istanbul, marking a significant expansion into the Turkish market. This new route represents an entirely new vector for growth for the Spanish carrier, which traditionally focused on Western European and Latin American markets.