Civil aviation news
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August 11, 2026
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Turkish Airlines has seen a stark decrease in its profitability since the start of the Iran war. The war has driven up jet fuel refining margins, causing jet fuel prices to skyrocket. Turkish…
London-Heathrow Airport (LHR) has said that the “case for expansion has never been clearer” after Istanbul Airport (IST)… The post Istanbul Airport leaps past London-Heathrow as Europe’s busiest…
This report was originally published on IDRW.org. The newly signed Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Türkiye has triggered a very... The post Pakistani Analyst Calls…
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August 10, 2026
Turkish drone maker Baykar could be preparing its entry into the air cargo market, according to Turkish aviation… The post Is drone maker Baykar about to launch a cargo airline? What we know so far…
August 6, 2026
Representatives of Turkish company FNSS recently met with officials from the Chilean Army's Projects and Research Directorate (DIPRIDE) to present its capabilities in…
August 5, 2026
Later, on July 28, the aircraft repeated the test using a Tolun munition made by Aselsan. In both flights, the UCAV took off from Çorlu air base, headed to the…
A veteran frequent flyer alleges that he and his wife lost $3,500 in cash from their carry-on bags while they slept aboard Thai Airways (TG) flight TG900 from Bangkok (BKK) to Istanbul (IST). The…
August 4, 2026
The Polish-Turkish unmanned-systems programme may eventually be linked to the development of integration, servicing and
Subsequently, on 28 July, the aircraft repeated the test using a Tolun munition, made by Aselsan. In both flights, the UCAV took off from Çorlu base and headed to the…
Turkish Airlines (TK) recorded its busiest operational weekend on record after setting new daily passenger and flight milestones during the opening days of August 2026. The post Airline That Flies…
August 3, 2026
The agreement strengthens Çelebi Aviation's position in Kenya, where the company already provides services for carriers including British Airways, Emirates SkyCargo, Network Airlines and Astral…
Greetings from Türkiye! Brief family trip to beautiful Cappadocia, with short stopover to catch up with OceanX members and friends in Istanbul. Apart from a few transits at IST airport, haven’t been…
Representatives from Turkey's FNSS presented technical information at the Chilean Army's Projects and Research Directorate (Dipride) on the PARS wheeled armored vehicle family and…
Representatives from Turkey's FNSS presented technical information at the Chilean Army's Projects and Research Directorate (Dipride) on the PARS wheeled armored vehicle family and…
August 2, 2026
In a major milestone for the renewal of its tactical transport capabilities, as well as for its industrial cooperation ties with Turkey, Romania's Armed Forces confirmed the…
The P1 prototype features structural improvements; the first flight is expected in the coming months
Turkish Airlines' decision to reroute its Istanbul to Sydney flights through Singapore has caught the attention of aviation enthusiasts.
P1 prototype incorporates structural refinements; first flight expected within months
Until now, non-EU reinforcements in our country have consisted of two Air Tractor aircraft and three AS.332 Super Puma helicopters from Turkey and Switzerland respectively, as well as one…
July 31, 2026
The Kaan’s second prototype is undergoing taxi testing, with Turkish officials indicating that the aircraft may begin flight testing before the end of 2026. One of the two new prototypes of Turkey’s…
July 30, 2026
Improved ties between Ankara, Washington lift T-70 programme. Turkish Aerospace (TAI) will resume production of the T-70 utility helicopter – a local variant of the Sikorsky S-70 – following…
July 29, 2026
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MANCHESTER, UK — A Turkish Airlines long-haul flight bound for Canada made an unscheduled diversion to Manchester Airport on Tuesday after the flight crew reported a technical issue while cruising…
July 28, 2026
Six Hurjet prototypes to be flying by end of 2026. Turkish Aerospace (TAI) is monitoring the UK’s advanced jet trainer requirement closely, as it works on different variants of its Hurjet advanced…
