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.
SunExpress, a joint venture between Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, has expanded its fleet with the delivery of one Boeing 737-800, under lease. The aircraft carries serial number 39435 and is powered by CFM56-7B26E engines, a proven and reliable workhorse for short- to medium-haul operations.
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.
EFW (Elbe Flugzeugwerke), based in Germany, has completed the delivery of its first A330P2F (Passenger-to-Freighter conversion) for Air Transport Services Group (ATSG). The converted freighter has been handed over to ULS Airlines Cargo, a Turkish cargo operator, marking a major milestone in the ongoing 30-aircraft conversion agreement between EFW and ATSG.
Turkish Airlines reported a net loss of US$44 million for the first quarter of 2025 on revenues totaling US$4.88 billion. Despite the loss, the airline maintained a strong cash and cash equivalents position of US$2.3 billion, reinforcing its liquidity strength heading into the peak summer season.
Turkish Airlines has expanded its narrowbody fleet with the delivery of an Airbus A321neo, identified by serial number 11734, powered by LEAP-1A32 engines from CFM International. The delivery is part of the airline’s aggressive fleet expansion strategy supporting both domestic and international network growth.
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.
AJet, based in Türkiye, has expanded its operational fleet with the addition of an Airbus A320, serial number 2689, secured through a wet lease agreement with SmartLynx Estonia. The aircraft is powered by V2527-A5 engines and marks a continued effort by AJet to increase short-haul capacity during peak operational periods.
AJet (Turkiye) has outlined an ambitious growth strategy, targeting an expansion of its flight network to 44 countrieswhile increasing its fleet size to 200 aircraft by 2033. This long-term plan aims to position AJet as a key player in the international low-cost airline market, capitalizing on growing demand for affordable air travel across multiple regions.
