Boeing announced, through its subsidiary Jeppesen, a new 10-year service contract with Turkish Airlines, the national carrier of Turkey. The agreement includes both paper and digital Jeppesen charts, FliteDeck Pro, electronic flight bag (EFB) services, NavData digital navigation services, Airport Moving Map capabilities, e-Link digital chart library services and Receiver Autonomous Integrity Monitoring (RAIM) prediction technology. "Since we always seek to implement the highest … [Read more...] about Turkish Airlines signs with Jeppesen
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Turkish sees nine-month $463m net loss from last year’s $877m profit
Turkish Airlines has posted a net loss for the first nine months of 2016, of US$463 million - a dramatic change from the $877 million net profit for the same period last year. Revenues were down 6.0 per cent to $7.6 billion, while an operating loss of $154 million contrasted the $894 million operating profit for the same period in 2015. The carrier blamed political and economic instability in Europe and Middle East, over-capacity and tough competition in the market. Meanwhile, Turkish … [Read more...] about Turkish sees nine-month $463m net loss from last year’s $877m profit
Nepal Airlines courting Middle East carriers, could sell 51% stake
Nepal Airlines said it has held informal talks with a Middle East airline after the Nepalese government mandated it to find a “strategic partner,” its managing director said earlier this week. The state-owned carrier is in the midst of a turnaround, having recently brought in two A320 narrow body aircraft and with plans to bring in two A330 wide-bodies as it phases out its sole B757. Nepal Airlines currently operates two A320-200s, one B757-200, two DHC-6-300s, one MA-60 and one Y12 on … [Read more...] about Nepal Airlines courting Middle East carriers, could sell 51% stake
Turkish Cargo adds Dakar to freighter network
Turkish Cargo has launched weekly freighter services to Senegal's capital, Dakar. The Turkish carrier said the launch marked the 10th freighter service to the continent as part of its expansion plans for Africa, and the 51st freighter destination across the globe. These all-cargo flights will supplement the already substantial cargo capacity currently available on the multiple passenger flights to the city, according to a press release issued by Turkish Airlines yesterday. Turkish Cargo … [Read more...] about Turkish Cargo adds Dakar to freighter network
Turkish Air to launch Shannon-Chicago
Turkish Airlines has been granted permission to carry air cargo from Shannon to Chicago, starting immediately, and will become Ireland’s only direct all-cargo service to North America. The new service will be operated beginning tomorrow, 1 May with Turkish Cargo’s A330F aircraft. Shannon Airport first welcomed Turkish Airlines in early March this year when the airline began making refuelling stops at the airport. Shannon Group, which formally came into being last … [Read more...] about Turkish Air to launch Shannon-Chicago
Turkish Air CEO Hamdi Topçu resigns
CEO and board chairman of Turkish Airlines, Hamdi Topçu, has announced his resignation on Monday, the airline said in a statement. No details were given about the decision. Topçu will run for parliament as a member of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AK Party) in the elections scheduled for 7 June. According to Turkish media reports, Topçu will be replaced by Ä°lker Aycı as board bhairman of Turkish Airlines. Aycı currently chairs the Prime Ministry … [Read more...] about Turkish Air CEO Hamdi Topçu resigns
