A tense but professional exchange recently unfolded between a Turkish Airlines (TK) pilot and Muscat International Airport (MCT) air traffic control (ATC) during an approach from Istanbul Airport (IST) on a roughly 4 hour and 30 minute flight.
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Turkish Airlines employ approximately 5,700 pilots and here is how much they earn as well as other insider details.
There will be a long-absent direct air link restored when Turkish Airlines (TK) launches scheduled passenger flights between Türkiye and Armenia in March 2026 on the Istanbul – Yerevan route.
Here is a look at the ten largest aircraft orders announced in 2025, ranked by aircraft count, and explains why each deal matters within the broader aviation landscape.
Turkish Airlines (TK) officially launched its first-ever scheduled services to the Cambodian capital.
Pakistan is emerging as the next potential site for Turkey’s expanding drone industry as Ankara accelerates negotiations to assemble advanced combat drones on Pakistani soil.
Venezuela banned multiple airlines, including Turkish Airlines (TK), after airlines suspended flights to Caracas (CCS) in response to US warnings about increased military activity in the region.
Venezuela faced growing aviation disruption on Sunday (November 23, 2025) as multiple international carriers from around the globe, such as Turkish Airlines (TK) and TAP Air Portugal (TP), suspended operations following increased security warnings.
Turkish Airlines upgrades all Singapore flights to a consistent 1-2-1 Business Class layout on A350 and 787 aircraft from 2026.
These 10 carriers — chosen for their performance, passenger satisfaction, and onboard experience by USA Today Readers — are setting global benchmarks for excellence in air travel.