Icelandair, the flag carrier of Iceland, has officially launched scheduled services between Reykjavik/Keflavik (KEF)and Istanbul Airport (İGA). The first inbound flight landed in Istanbul yesterday, and today the airline is set to operate its inaugural outbound service on the route under flight number FI901, connecting Istanbul with Reykjavik. The operation is being flown with a Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft registered as TF-ICJ.
Rolls-Royce has announced that its £1 billion investment in durability improvements across its Trent engine family is delivering significant benefits to airline customers. The program, part of Rolls-Royce’s wider business transformation, has resulted in a dramatic rise in time-on-wing performance across the Trent 1000, Trent 7000, and Trent XWB variants, with forecasted improvements rising from 40% to 80%.
Turkish Airlines (THY) has announced a net profit of $650 million for the first half of 2025, marking a sharp decline from the $1.169 billion profit posted during the same period in 2024. The drop in profitability was primarily attributed to rising financing expenses and foreign exchange losses, which significantly impacted the bottom line.
Turkish Airlines and Airlink, a prominent South African regional airline, have finalized a new codeshare agreement set to take effect on 1 August 2025. This partnership will provide enhanced connectivity between Turkey and numerous destinations across Southern Africa, improving network coverage for passengers of both carriers.
Istanbul Airport, Türkiye’s largest aviation hub, has implemented simultaneous triple independent runway operations, making it one of the few airports globally capable of handling three aircraft taking off or landing at the same time. This advancement significantly enhances the airport’s operational capacity and efficiency, positioning it among the elite tier of global mega-hubs.
Turkish Airlines has announced the launch of new flights connecting Istanbul Airport to Benghazi, Libya, beginning 14 January 2025. The route will be operated with the airline’s Boeing 737-800 and Boeing 737-900 aircraft, marking a key addition to its network in North Africa.
Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled plans to expand its international network by introducing new direct flights from Tokyo to Istanbul and Milan. These additions aim to strengthen connectivity between Japan and Europe, catering to the growing demand for travel and commerce.
