Re: Turkish Aviation August 2023

There are plenty of internal and external factors influencing the departure and arrival punctuality, but in all fairness, the entire system is currently affected by these. However, as pointed out, the internal factors can be counteracted by TK and this is in my opinion where they should look at. Som...

Re: Switzerland Aviation - 2023

Just saw SWISS HB-JHM landing in ZRH, coming from CHR (Chatearoux in France) and having spent a bit more than 2 weeks there. According to their webseit, Satys Aerospace is doing cabin interiors and has a paint shop there. Do you think this 333 has received a new cabin? Or just light maintenance alon...

Re: Turkish Aviation August 2023

They could also use them for Hajj operations. After the last 343's have been retired years ago, most of these flights are primarily operated by 330s since than.

Re: Turkish Aviation August 2023

I like how the security check at IST airport you don’t need to remove laptop or liquids it makes life so much easier and quicker ! I believe, they also started installing the new CT X-Ray machines which don't require the removal of electronics and liquids. Had a similar positive and swift security ...

Re: Turkish Aviation July 2023

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Turkish Aviation August 2023

Warm welcome to all fans, friends and members of the Turkish Aviation community! Hope you are having a great summer so far. I want to kick off the new thread with honorable mentions to some great Turkish planespotters who for decades have contributed to the increase of popularity and success of avia...

Re: Turkish Aviation July 2023

Apparently, Turkish Technic secured a MRO agreement with EK. At least seven 77W's have been at ISL facilities with A6-ENP being the latest one currently in Istanbul.
Suppose that those are C-Checks?

Re: Lufthansa Group News and Discussion - 2023

What is the current strategy with Air Dolomiti? I notice that they are flying some very non-Dolimitian routes this summer, like MUC-KRK, MUC-ORY, FRA-KLR (this one an unusual route in itself), etc. And I mean these are all actual Air Dolomiti branded flights with the primary flight number EN---- (n...

Re: Turkish Aviation July 2023

According to Skyliner–Aviation.de I thought that would never be implemented. In fact, Tailwind Airlines is adding the 737NG to its fleet again, as announced. Again, since TI had already operated 2 Boeing 737-8Q8 wl‘s between 2014 and 2016 with the TC-TLG and TC-TLH. • TC–TL... Boeing 737–8Z9 wl, ms...

Re: Switzerland Aviation - 2023

Will supplier issues impact the introduction of the A350 @ Swiss ? https://www.handelsblatt.com/unternehmen/handel-konsumgueter/neuer-a350-lieferprobleme-bremsen-kabinen-modernisierung-bei-lufthansa/29244612.html As far as I remember, the SWISS birds will arrive in 2025. But surely, the supply chai...

Re: Turkish Aviation July 2023

You would miss traffic in both cities but how do you deal with jet lag, arriving at JFK 4:30 in the morning after a 10 hour flight :( If I was still travelling on business to the US as I used to prior to the pandemic, these flight timings would have been ideal for me. (From VIE to JFK / BOS, TK alm...

Re: Turkish Aviation July 2023

Quite eccentric schedule: TK111 IST JFK 0040-0430 TK112 JFK IST 0655-2345 The entire roundtrip operates within the same day. I would definitely expect this to be a seasonal experiment. Definitely eccentric. You would miss traffic in both cities but how do you deal with jet lag, arriving at JFK 4:30...

Re: Lufthansa Group News and Discussion - 2023

Main difference: EW stays out of the hubs whereas 4Y is all-in... they even announced a second move at MUC. Pretty much a copy+paste of LX and WK at ZRH including all the destination portfolio and mainline feed where necessary.

Re: Turkish Aviation July 2023

As far as I remember, construction works for the expansion of AYT apron and terminal capacity had commenced last year. What is the latest status here? Are the works progressing according to the timeline? I've never been a fan of the split terminal setup and somehow inefficient design. Would have lov...

Re: Turkish Aviation June 2023

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Greetings to all fans, friends and family members of the Turkish Aviation community 7007907 Another very busy month has passed. While the economy is still in deep-dive, the aviation industry of Turkey is flying higher and higher. May was probably the strongest ever recorded month; probably to be sur...

Re: Turkish Aviation June 2023

Looking at all the latest fleet additions of Anadolujet and their wetleases operated by SmartLynx, one has to wonder how they are able to scope with the various seat configurations. B737 (-800 & max): Y186, C8Y168, Y189 A320 (ceo & neo): Y180, Y186 A321 (ceo & neo): Y220, C8Y203, Y240 Se...

Re: Turkish Aviation June 2023

While Corendon Airlines caused negative headlines last year with the enormous delays with the numerous subleased A320/A321/A330 and 738, this year XC/CAI's flight operations are rather quiet. Instead of expanding the fleet, they send back planes. So also the TC-TJS, Boeing 737-81B wl, which was ret...

Re: Turkish Aviation June 2023

Detroit flights have been loaded, starting 15NOV, 3 weekly with B787-9: TK205 IST DTW 1545 1850 Mo/We/Fr TK206 DTW IST 2135 1535 Mo/We/Fr Thanks for sharing the schedule. Despite the longish connecting times, I strongly believe that TK will capture a good amount of year-round BEY, AMM, SKP and TIA ...

Re: Turkish Aviation June 2023

And another 738 for SunExpress . XQ continues to surprise and has taken delivery of their 45th 737-800. One could almost say one more every week. • TC–SPU Boeing 737–8U3 wl, msn/ln 31763/3177 , ex N1787B, (ntu Delta Air Lines), PK-GML Garuda Indonesia, M-ABOK BBAM I also just completed a flight wit...

Re: Turkish Aviation June 2023

FloridaMakos wrote:

TK to begin Detroit service from November 15, 2023. 3 weekly, 787-9

Re: Lufthansa Group News and Discussion - 2023

LH CEO officially announced that LX will be launching new nonstop ZRH-BLR from 2024 onwards once more wide body aircraft get delivered to the airline. any source for that? I remember, it was discussed before the pandemic, but as far as I know only MUC-BLR will be added from winter timetable onwards.

Re: Turkish Aviation May 2023

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Greetings to all fans, friends and family members of the Turkish Aviation community, to pay tribute to our dear friend TK787 ... 7211795 a TK 787 lifting off to the beautiful skies over my hometown of Izmir. Special thanks for keeping the Turkish Aviation tradition alive over so many years; In fact,...

Re: Turkish Aviation May 2023

Found a post on their Insta page from Nov 2021 saying: With the addition of the 777-300s powered by Rolls Royce engines to their fleet, Sky One FZE plans to operate additional commercial flights and further diversify its air charter service offerings. Sky One FZE operates Hajj and Umrah charters and...

Re: Switzerland Aviation - 2023

While closely following the ITA investment I was wondering why LX is not serving LIN instead of 4x daily MXP?

Re: ITA Airways News and Discussion - 2023

ITA needs to very strategically and profitably mange their long haul flights, flying long haul from Rome to Asia with Russian airspace closed may not wise. Flying to Tokyo sounds important, because it is Japan, but that doesn't make it necessary for ITA to fly there ? Is it that important for ITA t...

Re: ITA Airways News and Discussion - 2023

Sorry if this has been addressed earlier. I’ve been curious why ITA hasn’t painted their 223’s in the standard ITA livery? I'm really looking forward to the 223 in Azure Blue livery, would look stunning. Probably due to short-term availability of aircraft, but no paint-shop slot it received the sti...

Re: Switzerland Aviation - 2023

Despite higher fees and costs, I'm surprised that they haven't tried to build up a base at BSL in recent years. Basel has a catchment area of 6.5mio within 90min. spread over 3 countries. Start with the "always-performing" routes and further increase your presence and portfolio with time. ...

Re: Switzerland Aviation - 2023

LX will be operating YVR and TPA flights in July on behalf of WK. YVR with 333 and TPA with 77W. While it is not reflected in the reservation systems yet (still showing WK/340), the seatmap on their website during booking phase reveals this for pretty much all dates. Speaking of YVR; AC is going to...

Re: Lufthansa Group News and Discussion - 2023

I guess, those A350's are coming with the LATAM cabin?
Business and Eco are actually similar to LH with Business Class seating being in (old fashioned...) 2-2-2 configuration and Economy in 3-3-3. Not sure if LATAMs A350 featured Premium Eco?

Re: Turkish Aviation May 2023