Turkish Airlines has further expanded its narrowbody fleet with the leased delivery of an Airbus A321neo, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12577. The aircraft is powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1133G-JM geared turbofan engines, known for their superior fuel efficiency and environmental performance.
Turkish Airlines is in the process of finalizing lease agreements with lessors Avolon and Carlyle Aviation Partners, both based in Ireland, to acquire a total of 14 Airbus A321neo aircraft. These aircraft are intended for its low-cost subsidiary, Ajet, and are part of the airline’s broader effort to compensate for delivery delays affecting its direct aircraft orders.
Turkish Airlines has unveiled ambitious plans to expand its fleet to 800 aircraft by 2033 through a substantial order of 225 new aircraft. The order will be split between 75 widebody aircraft and 150 narrowbody aircraft, underscoring the carrier’s growth trajectory and global network ambitions.
Turkish Airlines and Thai Airways International have formalized a joint business agreement to share revenues on flights operating between Istanbul and Bangkok. This partnership underscores the airlines’ commitment to enhancing their competitive positioning on the critical Asia-Europe corridor.
IndiGo (India) has announced plans to terminate its damp lease of two B777-300ER aircraft operated in collaboration with Turkish Airlines. The decision was confirmed after India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) granted a three-month extension, setting the final lease end date as 31 August 2025.
Turkish Airlines has expanded its short- and medium-haul fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A321, carrying manufacturer serial number 6009 and powered by V2533-A5 engines from IAE (International Aero Engines). The new addition continues the carrier’s modernization strategy and growing narrowbody operations across Europe, the Middle East, and Central Asia.
Deucalion Aviation, a UK-based aircraft asset manager and lessor, has announced the successful delivery of a second Airbus A321 aircraft to Turkish Airlines under a long-term operating lease agreement. The aircraft, manufactured in 2014, is powered by IAE V2527-A5 engines and joins Turkish Airlines’ growing narrowbody fleet as part of its network expansion strategy.
AJet, the low-cost brand recently rebranded from AnadoluJet under Turkish Airlines Group, has taken delivery of an Airbus A321, with serial number 2261, on a wet lease arrangement from BBN Airlines Turkiye. The aircraft is powered by IAE V2533-A5 engines and is expected to serve high-demand regional routes within the carrier’s expanding network.
Turkish Airlines has become the first airline globally to utilize the Sompo AXIS Aviation Finance Insurance product to finance its new aircraft, signaling a unique innovation in aviation financing. The carrier applied the solution to the acquisition of two aircraft: one Airbus A350-900 and one Airbus A321neo.
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, a major U.S.-based cargo operator, has entered into a new long-term ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, and Insurance) agreement with Turkish Cargo, the freight division of Turkish Airlines. Under this contract, Atlas Air will operate a Boeing 747-400 Freighter on behalf of Turkish Cargo starting in May 2025.
