AJet, the Turkish low-cost carrier and subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, will inaugurate direct flights between Istanbul and Aleppo on August 2, 2025. This move marks another milestone in the airline’s expansion into Syria, building on its growing network across the region.
Turkish Airlines, the world’s leading carrier by number of countries served, has successfully executed a new Islamic finance transaction for the acquisition of an Airbus A350. The deal, denominated in Swiss Francs (CHF), was signed with Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB)—the world’s first Islamic bank and the UAE’s largest Shariah-compliant financial institution.
Pegasus Airlines, Türkiye’s leading low-cost carrier, has taken delivery of a brand-new Airbus A321-251NX aircraft as part of its ongoing fleet expansion strategy. The aircraft, bearing manufacturer serial number (MSN) 12598, is powered by CFM International LEAP-1A32 engines and is configured in a 239-seat single-class (239Y) layout optimized for high-density operations.
SMBC Aviation Capital, one of the world’s largest aircraft leasing companies, has finalized lease agreements with AJet, a Turkish airline, for five Airbus A320neo aircraft. This transaction represents a notable expansion in AJet’s narrowbody operations as it continues to scale up across domestic and regional routes.
Southwind Airlines, based in Türkiye, has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A321, carrying manufacturer serial number (MSN) 3106. The aircraft is powered by V2533-A5 engines, produced by International Aero Engines (IAE), and has been acquired on lease, reinforcing the airline’s growth trajectory in the regional and leisure travel markets.
MNG Airlines, a cargo carrier based in Türkiye, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbusfor the acquisition of two A350F aircraft. The agreement marks a significant step forward in the airline’s long-haul fleet modernization strategy and positions MNG Airlines among the first cargo operators in the region to commit to Airbus’s next-generation freighter.
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.
SunExpress, the Turkish leisure airline jointly owned by Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, has taken delivery of a new Boeing 737-8 aircraft, also known as the 737 MAX 8. The aircraft bears manufacturer serial number (MSN) 65327 and is powered by CFM International LEAP-1B engines.
SunExpress (Turkiye) has announced plans to retrofit its entire Boeing 737-800 fleet with VCT Finlets, an innovative fuel-saving technology developed by Vortex Control Technologies (US). This initiative reflects SunExpress’ ongoing commitment to operational efficiency and sustainability.
