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Iran Airspace: Airport Closures and Ongoing Risks Situation Update: Temporary Airport Closures: Iranian authorities have issued NOTAMs announcing the closure of all airports within the country from 21:00 local time (16:30 UTC) on October 7th to 06:00 local time (01:30 UTC) on October 8th. The stated reason for these closures is "operational reasons," which provides no specific details. This follows a similar closure that occurred last week following the attacks on Israel. Potential Implications: While the majority of international operators are already avoiding Iranian airspace due to ongoing safety concerns, this closure may indicate that Iran anticipates potential retaliatory action from Israel. However, there is currently no concrete evidence to support this assumption. FAA Extends SFAR for Tehran FIR: The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has extended its Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) for the OIIX/Tehran Flight Information Region (FIR) for another three years. This SFAR prohibits US operators from flying in the Tehran FIR at all altitudes due to the risk of misidentification and unannounced military activity. International Warnings: The FAA's decision aligns with warnings issued by other countries, including the UK and Germany, who have recently heightened their advisories against flying in Iranian airspace. Recommendations: Avoid Iranian Airspace: Operators are strongly advised to continue avoiding Iranian airspace until the situation stabilizes and clear information regarding safety is available. Monitor Developments: Closely monitor NOTAMs, aviation safety advisories, and news sources for any updates or changes to the situation in Iran. Contingency Planning: Operators with potential routes that could be affected by developments in the region should develop contingency plans that include alternative routes and fuel strategies. Key Takeaways: The closure of Iranian airports, while temporary, raises concerns about potential escalations in the region. The FAA and other international aviation authorities continue to highlight significant safety risks associated with Iranian airspace. Operators should prioritize safety and remain vigilant in monitoring the evolving situation. To know more, feel free to reach us and we'll gladly assist you in this matter. ✉️: [email protected] 📞: +1-888-277-7203

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Turkish Airlines's operations at iGA Istanbul Airport are the biggest for a single airline at a single airport in Europe. AIR SERVICE ONE analysis of Cirium schedules data reveals that in terms of annual capacity the Star Alliance carrier offers almost 60% more departing seats in 2024 than its nearest rival, British Airways at Heathrow. Turkish Airlines started to lead this metric in 2013 when it overtook Lufthansa's operations at Fraport AG's Frankfurt airport. Among low-cost carriers, another Turkish airline leads the way. Pegasus Airlines's base at ISG - Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport comes top ahead of Ryanair's base at London Stansted Airport, Vueling Airlines at Barcelona and easyJet at London Gatwick. Of these top 15 airline hubs in Europe, only two are not bigger than they were 10 years ago; Lufthansa's hubs at Frankfurt and Munich Airport International.

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Non-Aero revenue generation is one of the pillars of commercial diversification and economic airport stability. Key takeaways from this mornings session at ACI EUROPE General Assembly and Conference in #Istanbul. #ACI2024IST ✅People continue show a willingness to travel globally - once travellers leave the passport and security areas their retail and shopping psychology changes Max Heinemann ✅Airports which deliver seamless travel and focus on creating happy passengers, consistently see an uptick of 2% in non-aero revenue Sergio Colella ✅Personal customer services, coupled with generative AI helps smooth passenger communication and in turn, increases “on” and “off” airport spending. Alban Negret ✅ Smooth aeronautical processes increase spending. Online commercial market place(s) increase off-aero spending - taxi, bus, hotels…are all sources of revenue growth Marco Troncone Chaired by Nina Semprecht NACO, Netherlands Airport Consultants Esther Kromhout Taco Spoor Adam Ekman Pedersen Inna Ratieva

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Turkish LCC Pegasus Airlines is the 8th largest airline for intra-European seat capacity in August 2024 (after Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Vueling Airlines and British Airways) according to AIR SERVICE ONE analysis of Cirium schedules data. Pre-pandemic in August 2019 it ranked 13th. The number of domestic flights has fallen by 18% while international flights have increased by 42%. Overall, flights have increased by 14%, seat capacity by 28% and ASKs (Available Seat Kilometres) by 54%. For comparison, during the same period, Ryanair's ASKs have risen by 39% and Wizz Air's by 63%. With a fleet of 110 aircraft according to planespotters.net, the airline has almost finished transitioning from an all Boeing fleet to an all Airbus Aircraft fleet. Since the beginning of 2022 all its new deliveries have been of 239-seat A321neos which is why seat capacity has grown so much faster than flights. The airline's most recently published traffic report shows that in the first half of 2024 it carried 17.43 million passengers at a load factor of 87.3%. This is up 23% from 14.13 million in the first half of 2023 when the load factor was 82.7%. International routes accounted for 61% of passengers and 82% of ASKs. The graph below shows that Germany remains the airline's leading international market by some distance. Eleven new country markets have been added since August 2019 and just two dropped (both for geopolitical reasons). The airline's top four airports are ISG - Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, Antalya, Izmir and Ankara. Its busiest non-Turkish airports in August (by flights) are Cologne Bonn Airport, London Stansted Airport, Moscow VKO, Düsseldorf Airport, BER - Berlin Brandenburg Airport, Stuttgart Airport, Flughafen Wien - Vienna Airport, Amman and Royal Schiphol Group's Amsterdam.

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ANC Talks Series: Innovation as a connector between airspace and airports – iGA Istanbul Experience Monday 28 October 2024 The focus of the presentation is on: Innovation as a connector between airspace and airports – iGA Istanbul Experience. This talk will explore the transformative impact of Collaborative Decision Making (CDM) on airport operations. By implementing CDM processes, we can enhance coordination among airlines, airports, air navigation service providers, and other major operational stakeholders leading to a more streamlined approach to managing air traffic. The session will highlight key benefits, including improved operational efficiency, reduced delays, and enhanced passenger experience. Attendees will gain insights into successful CDM strategies and practical examples of collaboration that have resulted in measurable improvements in airport performance. Join us to discover how embracing CDM can revolutionize the way we manage air travel at iGA Istanbul Airport, making it safer and more efficient for everyone involved.   The presenter is: Selahattin Bilgen, CEO of iGA Istanbul Airport.   The summary of the presentation and discussions will be made available on The International Civil Aviation Organization UnitingAviation.com.  

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Uzbek Carrier My Freighter Expands Fleet with Lease of Boeing 767-300 Cargo Jets Exciting developments in the air cargo industry as Uzbekistan's My Freighter announces a significant expansion of its fleet. The airline has finalized a lease agreement with Airborne Global Leasing, a subsidiary of Air Transport Services Group, for two additional Boeing 767-300 converted cargo jets. This strategic move aims to strengthen My Freighter's service capabilities, particularly along key trade routes connecting Asia and Europe. By enhancing their fleet with General Electric CF6-powered 767-300 cargo twinjets, My Freighter is poised to meet growing demand in emerging e-commerce markets and facilitate efficient transportation of goods. Industry experts anticipate that this expansion will have a positive impact on global supply chains, enhancing trade connectivity and supporting economic growth in the region. My Freighter's commitment to innovation and operational excellence continues to position them as a leader in the competitive air cargo market. #MyFreighter #AirCargo #Logistics #GlobalTrade #Boeing767 #freighterairline #EconomicGrowth #Aviation #uzbekistan #uzbekistanaviation #aircraft #boeing #mro #airline #overhaul #FrontierAirlines #TravelDeals #AviationNews #AirlineIndustry #TravelMore #FlightDeals #LowCostTravel #ExploreMore #MRO #Wanderlust #CheapFlights #EngineAviation #BusinessTravel #VacationMode #AirportLife #JetSetter

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TAV Airport Holdings is embracing an enhanced CX-focus, combining technological innovation with a customer-centric approach. Dive into the details of this unique strategy in the article below. Join us as we unravel this innovative approach. #tavairports #customerexperience #innovation #cx #cxm #passengerfirst ✈ 💡 💖

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Lufthansa Group yılsonu tahminlerini değiştirdi Lufthansa Group revises year-end forecasts In the second quarter of 2024, the Lufthansa Group generated Adjusted EBIT of € 686 million on a preliminary basis (previous year: € 1.1 billion). The market-driven decline in efficiency in all traffic regions, especially in Asia, had a negative impact. Unit costs of the Group's passenger airlines were at the level of the previous year in the second quarter. Lufthansa Group's adjusted free cash flow amounted to EUR 573 million. #lufthansa #lufthansagroup #targets #expectation #passemger #finance #finans #bütçe https://lnkd.in/dWKta8yP

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Navigating Competitive Pressures and Strategic Growth Yield Pressure: Increased competition and moderating demand impacting yields. Regional Performance: - Asia-Pacific: 30% capacity increase planned; main demand driver. - Middle East: 11% capacity cut due to tight demand. - Americas & Europe: Strong demand, but facing yield pressure. Financial Highlights: - Revenue Growth: Up 10% to $5.7 billion. - Operating Margin: Robust at 24%. - Profit: Operating profit increased to $1.05 billion. - Operational Resilience: Quick recovery from CrowdStrike outage. Despite challenges, Turkish Airlines is strategically expanding capacity in high-demand regions. Read the full article for more details. #MiddleEastAviation #Aviation #AviationIndustry #Airlines #Turkey #AviationNews #AviationUpdates #AviationGrowth #Aerospace #AirlineIndustry #AviationTrends #TravelIndustry #AviationBusiness #airports

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Today we take a look at the average sector length of Europe's biggest (U)LCCs. AIR SERVICE ONE analysis of Cirium schedules data for August 2023 and August 2024 shows that Jet2.com and Jet2holidays and SunExpress have the longest average flights. This is not surprising as both are primarily 'holiday' airlines taking northern Europeans to southern Europe. These carriers will typically only manage four sectors per day on their aircraft. The likes of Ryanair and easyJet will usually aim for at least six sectors per day per aircraft. Vueling Airlines (lots of domestic flights in Spain) and Volotea (lots of domestic flights in France, Greece, Italy and Spain) have the shortest average sector lengths. Nine of these 12 airlines saw an increase in average sector length since last summer, the exceptions being the French part of Transavia, Vueling and Wizz Air. Eurowings, Pegasus Airlines, Norwegian

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THY-Turkish Airlines (now Turkish Airlines) was an early customer for the McDonnell Douglas DC-10 widebody trijet, purchasing four of the type. Of these four three were factory-delivered series 10 variants delivered in the early 1970's and one was a used series 30 flown very briefly on lease in 1993 (likely to provide needed extra capacity that particular year) Unfortunately one THY DC-10, "TC-JAV" was lost in a catastrophic accident outside of Paris in 1974. 346 people perished in what remains the second worst single aircraft crash in terms of fatalities in commercial aviation history (the first was The JAL -747-100SR accident in Japan in 1985 which left 520 dead). This photograph shows -JAV's sistership "TC-JAY" taxying at London-Heathrow in the summer of 1984. NOTE: IF PHOTO IS THUMBNAIL SIZE ONLY, PLEASE CLICK ON IT FOR FULL SIZE IMAGE. Interested in legendary Pan Am? Check out my new Tuesday and Friday posts for the Pan Am Historical Foundation at: https://lnkd.in/eJ_ES-RF. One of my latest posts: Pan American Boeing 707-321 N730PA "Jet Clipper Bald Eagle." Would you be willing to contribute to help me continue creating these free daily educational airline-history posts (over 1,500 since 2017)? If so please check out: https://lnkd.in/ebnx6r7U. Any size gift is much appreciated and can be anonymous if you prefer. Photo link via Commons.Wikimedia.org. Photograph by Tim Rees.

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Our latest edition of the European Aviation Overview gives you a useful snapshot of how traffic is increasing as we head into Summer – up 2% vs last week. Several states are well above pre-pandemic levels, notably Greece, Türkiye, and Italy. ✈ Key facts include: 📌 The Network recorded 31,658 average daily flights (+5% vs 2023). Flights continued to recover and were just 2% below 2019 levels during Week 21 – and with intra-European flights just under 100% of pre-pandemic. 📌At country level, the busiest 10 States recorded a 2% increase in the number of flights compared to the previous week. 📌 Weather affected arrival punctuality, but at 73.1% was nearly 4 percentage points better than last year. To learn more, download the latest European Aviation Overview here: https://lnkd.in/gurUU-8Z

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THY 2033 Hedeflerini Açıkladı Turkish Airlines (THY) General Manager Bilal Ekşi made a statement at the 34th Annual Congress and General Assembly of Airports Council International Europe (ACI Europe) and announced THY's targets for 2033. Ekşi stated that THY plans to have the third largest fleet in the world with 813 aircraft. In line with this target, the company aims to carry 171 million passengers and generate revenues of 52 billion dollars every year. THY's Future Vision According to Bilal Ekşi, THY currently flies to 347 destinations in 130 countries. Ekşi stated that they aim to increase their flight destinations to 400 by 2033 and that they have reached 121 destinations in 42 countries in Europe. THY, one of the most active airlines in Europe with more than 1900 flights per week, continues to expand its fleet. #thy #thyao #bilalekşi #turkishairlines #türkhavayolları #targets #target #aci2024ist #hedef https://lnkd.in/d24eaqS6

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Turkish Airlines is advancing talks with Boeing for 150 737 MAX narrow-body jets and 75 widebody 787 planes, but a final decision hinges on engine price negotiations, the airline’s chairman Ahmet Bolat said. The carrier said in April that it was negotiating with both Airbus and Boeing to buy 235 aircraft as part of its expansion plans, after placing an order for 355 jets with the European planemaker in December. Talks are advancing with Boeing, even as Airbus remains in the race, but a final decision will depend on better pricing for CFM’s LEAP engines, the sole provider for the 737 MAX planes, and production slots at the planemakers. Turkish Airlines | Boeing | Airbus | #Aviation | #Turkiye

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The "IGA Istanbul Airport Economic Impact Analysis" report has been released, revealing the airport's significant contributions to Turkey’s economy. Prepared by Istanbul Economics, the study highlights that IGA Istanbul Airport is expected to generate $24.2 billion for the national GDP in 2023, equating to 2.2% of Turkey's GDP. By 2030, the airport is projected to support 472,000 jobs and contribute $44 billion, or 3.25% of the national GDP. IGA’s CEO, Selahattin Bilgen, emphasized the airport's remarkable growth, particularly in overcoming the challenges posed by the pandemic. Selahattin Bilgen Sinan Ulgen iGA Istanbul Airport #EconomicGrowth #IstanbulAirport #Aviation #ProudAchievement #istanbulhavalimanı

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Turkish Airlines continues to defy industry challenges, reporting a 7.7% increase in passenger capacity in Q2 2024, carrying a staggering 22.1 million passengers and achieving a Profit From Main Operations of $591 million USD. Despite global geopolitical tensions, production delays, and engine issues, the airline expanded its reach, surpassing pre-pandemic capacity levels by an impressive 38%, as highlighted by International Air Transport Association (IATA). With these achievements, Turkish Airlines is not just recovering but leading the way in global aviation. https://lnkd.in/gqJtT3MU #Aviation #TurkishAirlines #Growth #Cargo #Ecommerce #FleetExpansion #AviationIndustry #AirCargo #AviationNews #dubai #uae #turkey

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Day 1 of our Disruption Communications Workshop 2024!    This morning, we were delighted to kick off our two-day event in Istanbul, bringing together aviation leaders from around the world to address the industry’s biggest disruption challenges. Throughout the workshop, attendees will participate in interactive sessions designed to address key industry challenges, exchange ideas with peers, and explore best practices from our passenger experience experts. Today’s agenda highlights included: • Exploring the impact of technology on brand loyalty.  • Understanding what goes into a disruption communications plan and how to create one.  • A live case study presented by Ajay Dhillon, Lead Proactive Customer Care Manager, and Joe Williams, Senior Product Executive at British Airways, highlighting how automation improves customer care during disruptions.    A big thank you to everyone who has made the journey, travelling from as far as Thailand, Sri Lanka and Kazakhstan to be with us. We’re excited for an incredible second day tomorrow full of learning and collaboration on this vital topic. #automation #aviation #airlines #airlinedisruption #disruptioncommunication #customerservice #passengerexperience #travelnews #customerexperience #communication #travelindustrynews #airlineindustry #istanbul #dcw24

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