23.12.2011

The Incorporation has decided to start Istanbul-Kinshasa-İstanbul route, based on aircraft availability and upon obtaining the Civil Aviation authorizations.
 

23.12.2011

The Incorporation has decided to open Istanbul-Bremen-Istanbul route in the year 2012, based on aircraft availability and upon obtaining the authorizations.
 

23.12.2011

The Incorporation has decided to open Istanbul- Aalborg-Billund-İstanbul route in the year 2012, based on aircraft availability and upon obtaining the authorizations.
 

23.12.2011

The Incorporation has decided to start operating Istanbul- Edinburgh-İstanbul route in the year 2012, based on aircraft availability and upon obtaining the Civil Aviation authorizations.
 

23.12.2011

The Incorporation has decided to open Istanbul-Leipzig-Istanbul route in the year 2012, based on aircraft availability and upon obtaining the authorizations.
 

23.12.2011

The Incorporation has decided to open Istanbul-Accra-Abidjan-Istanbul route in the year 2012, based on aircraft availability and upon obtaining the authorizations. Currently operating as Istanbul-Lagos-Accra-Lagos-Istanbul route will be operating as Istanbul-Lagos-Istanbul and Istanbul-Accra-Istanbul as of January 2012. Upon obtaining the authorizations, Istanbul-Accra route will extend to Istanbul-Accra-Abidjan-Istanbul.
 

20.12.2011

The Incorporation will continue to grow in 2012 and in this context set its 2012 targets. The Incorporation is targeting to generate TRY 14.6 billion revenue by carrying total of 38,2 million passengers, of which 17,2 million domestic and 21 million international, with 95.2 billion ASK; 70.2 billion RPK and 73.6% LF. Fuel cost is expected to be TRY 5.3 billion by consuming 2,589 thousand tons jet fuel.
 

12.12.2011

Traffic results for the period of January-November 2011 are as follows:

• During the period of January-November 2011 total passenger carried has increased by 11,7%, reaching to 30 million passengers from 26.9 million  passengers for the same period of  2010.  International Business/Comfort Class and Transfer passengers increased by 28,4% and 20,2% respectively for the same period.
• L/F decreased by 1,4 point to 72,6%.
• ASK with 24,7% increase reached to 74.3 bn during the period January-November 2011  from 59.6 bn for the same period of  2010.
• RPK with 22,4% increase reached to 54 bn during the period of January-November 2011 from 44.1 bn for the same period of  2010.
• Number of landing  221.512 for the period of January-November 2010 has increased to 243.968 in 2011 (10,1%).
• Cargo/Mail carried during the period of January-November 2011 reached to 351.504 tons from 283.220 tons in 2010  (+24,1%).

21.11.2011

The Board of Directors have appointed, Chief Commercial Officer, Orhan Sivrikaya, as Toronto Manager. Senior Vice President of Cargo, Abdullah Soner Akkurt will be Acting Chief Commercial Officer.
 

18.11.2011

The Incorporation, has decided to open İstanbul-Abuja-Kano-İstanbul route in the year 2012, based on aircraft availability and upon obtaining the authorizations.
 

18.11.2011

The Incorporation, has decided to open İstanbul-Novosibirsk-Ulan Bator-Novosibirsk-İstanbul route in the year 2012, based on aircraft availability and market development.
 

18.11.2011

The Incorporation, based on aircraft availability, has decided to start operating İstanbul-Bilbao-La Coruna-Bilbao-İstanbul route.
 

16.11.2011

Traffic results for the period of January-October 2011 are as follows:

• During the period of January-October 2011 total passenger carried has increased by 11,3%, reaching to 27.3 million passengers from 24.6 million passengers for the same period of 2010. International Business/Comfort Class and Transfer passengers increased by 27,7% and 19,7% respectively for the same period.
• L/F decreased by 1,6 point to 72,9%.
• ASK with 24,7% increase reached to 67.4 bn during the period January-October 2011 from 54 bn for the same period of 2010.
• RPK with 22% increase reached to 49.1 bn during the period of January-October 2011 from 40.2 bn for the same period of 2010.
• Number of landing 201.888 for the period of January-October 2010 has increased to 221.981 in 2011 (10%).
• Cargo/Mail carried during the period of January-October 2011 reached to 315.958 tons from 257.449 tons in 2010 (+22,7%).

19.10.2011

The Incorporation, based on aircraft availability, has decided to start operating Ankara-Kocaeli-Ankara route  in the year 2011.

19.10.2011

The Incorporation, based on aircraft availability, has decided to start operating Trabzon-Kocaeli-Trabzon route in the year 2011.

14.10.2011

The Incorporation, based on aircraft availability and flight safety evaluation, has decided to start operating İstanbul-Misrata-İstanbul route in Winter 2011 season.

14.10.2011

The Incorporation, subject to aircraft availability, has decided to open İstanbul-Gatwick-İstanbul route in the year 2011.

14.10.2011

The Incorporation, subject to aircraft availability, has decided to start operating İstanbul- Novosibirsk -İstanbul route in the year 2011.

14.10.2011

The Incorporation, subject to  aircraft availability and flight safety evaluation, has decided to start operating İstanbul-Mogadishu-İstanbul route in 2011 Winter season.

12.10.2011

Traffic results for the period of January-September 2011 are as follows:

• During the period of January-September 2011 total passenger carried has increased by 11%, reaching to 24.3 million passengers from 21.9 million passengers for the same period of 2010. International Business/Comfort Class and Transfer passengers increased by 26,3% and 18,5% respectively for the same period.
• L/F decreased by 1,7 point to 72,6%.
• ASK with 24,3% increase reached to 60 bn during the period January-September 2011 from 48.2 bn for the same period of 2010.
• RPK with 21,3% increase reached to 43.5 bn during the period of January-September 2011 from 35.8 bn for the same period of 2010.
• Number of landing 180.616 for the period of January-September 2010 has increased to 198.431 in 2011 (9,9%).
• Cargo/Mail carried during the period of January-September 2011 reached to 278.916 tons from 227.714 tons in 2010 (+22,5%).

23.09.2011

Ref: Announcement dated 02.09.2008

Frequent Flyer Program Miles & Smiles Co-Branded Credit Card Collaboration aggrement signed with T. Garanti Bankası A.Ş., which will be expired on 29.10.2011, is extended until 31.12.2011.  Tender procedure is still in progress regarding the period after 31.12.2011 , thus the tender date will be announced to public subsequently.

22.09.2011

Ref: Announcements dated (a) 06.05.2011 and (b) 20.05.2011

In relation with the announcements indicated above, Joint Venture Agreement has been signed today with  Assan Hanil Otomotiv San ve Tic. A.Ş. which will hold 50% shares of  "Uçak Koltuk Üretimi Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş."
 

15.09.2011

Traffic results for the period of January-August 2011 are as follows:
 

• During the period of January-August 2011 total passenger carried has increased by 10%, reaching to 21.2 million passengers from 19.2 million  passengers for the same period of  2010.  International Business/Comfort Class and Transfer passengers increased by 24,3% and 16,6% respectively for the same period.
• L/F decreased by 2,4 point to 71,6%.
• ASK with 23,9% increase reached to 52.7 bn during the period January-August 2011  from 42.5 bn for the same period of  2010.
• RPK with 19,9% increase reached to 37.7 bn during the period of January-August 2011 from 31.5 bn for the same period of  2010.
• Number of landing  159.013 for the period of January-August 2010 has increased to 174.750 in 2011 (9,9%).
•  Cargo/Mail carried during the period of January-August 2011 reached to 246.659 tons from 202.384 tons in 2010  (+21,9%).

11.08.2011

Traffic results for the period of January-July 2011 are as follows:
 

• During the period of January-July 2011 total passenger carried has increased by 10,6%, reaching to 18.1 million passengers from 16.4 million  passengers for the same period of  2010.  International Business/Comfort Class and Transfer passengers increased by 25,8% and 12,8% respectively for the same period.
• L/F decreased by 2,4 point to 71,1%.
• ASK with 24,1% increase reached to 45.2 bn during the period January-July 2011  from 36.4 bn for the same period of  2010.
• RPK with 20,1% increase reached to 32.1 bn during the period of January-July 2011 from 26.8 bn for the same period of  2010.
• Number of landing  136.136 for the period of January-July 2010 has increased to 150.200 in 2011 (10,3%).
• Cargo/Mail carried during the period of January-July 2011 reached to 217.312 tons from 177.530 tons in 2010  (+22,4%).

05.08.2011

The Incorporation has decided to extend Istanbul-Sao Paulo-Istanbul route to Buenos Aires in the year 2011, based on aircraft availability and upon obtaining the Civil Aviation authorizations.
 

12.07.2011

Traffic results for the period of January-June 2011 are as follows:

• During the period of January-June 2011 total passenger carried has increased by 10,3%, reaching to 14.8 million passengers from 13.4 million passengers for the same period of 2010. International Business/Comfort Class and Transfer passengers increased by 25,2% and 10,7% respectively for the same period.
• L/F decreased by 2,7 point to 69,5%.
• ASK with 23,6% increase reached to 37.5 bn during the period January-June 2011 from 30.4 bn for the same period of 2010.
• RPK with 19% increase reached to 26.1 bn during the period of January-June 2011 from 21.9 bn for the same period of 2010.
• Number of landing 113.317 for the period of January-June 2010 has increased to 124.866 in 2011 (10.5%).
• Cargo/Mail carried during the period of January-June 2011 reached to 185.466 tons from 151.765 tons in 2010 (+22.2%).

05.07.2011

Ref: Announcement Dated 22.04.2011

The Capital Market Board has approved with letter dated 01.07.2011 numbered 61/642 to increase the paid in capital by 20%,( 200.000.000 TL),  from 1.000.000.000 TL to 1.200.000.000 TL, of which from previous year’s net profit. Thus, we have applied to Istanbul Commercial Registrar Office on 05.07.2011.

Shareholders have right to receive 20% bonus shares starting as of July 11th, 2011.  There is no time limit to receive bonus shares.  Shares that are registered at Merkezi Kayıt Kurulusu AS (MKK) “ Central Registery Agency” (CRA)   will receive bonus shares on-line through CRA.

Attached Notice to the share holders regarding to the distribution of bonus shares will be published at Hurriyet and Sabah newspapers on 07.07.2011.

05.07.2011

Ref: Announcement Dated 02.06.2011
 
We have previously announced that The ıncorporation has decided to establish  a company called TURKBINE TEKNİK GAZ TÜRBİNLERİ BAKIM ONARIM ANONİM ŞİRKET, thus, the Corporation established and registration has been completed.

01.07.2011

The Incorporation has decided to start operating Istanbul-Dammam-Istanbul route, based on aircraft availability and upon obtaining the Civil Aviation authorizations.

06.06.2011

Traffic results for the period of January-May 2011 are as follows:

• During the period of January-May 2011 total passenger carried has increased by 10,4%, reaching to 12 million passengers from 10.9 million  passengers for the same period of  2010.  International Business/Comfort Class and Transfer passengers increased by 22% and 9,7% respectively for the same period.
• L/F decreased by 2,9 point to 68,8%.
• ASK with 23,1% increase reached to 30.7 bn during the period January-May 2011  from 24.9 bn for the same period of  2010.
• RPK with 18,2% increase reached to 21.1 bn during the period of January-May 2011 from 17.9 bn for the same period of  2010.
• Number of landing  92.535 for the period of January-May 2010 has increased to 102.268 in 2011 (10.5%).
• Cargo/Mail carried during the period of January-May 2011 reached to 153.694 tons from 126.116 tons in 2010  (+21.9%).

06.06.2011

The Incorporation has decided to establish a Joint Venture Company, called “HABOM Havacılık Bakım Onarım ve Modifikasyon Merkezi A.Ş.” that will purchase, sell, lease, produce and modify aircraft, all kinds of air transport related equipments and materials and engines; to build  and operate hangars, warehouses, maintenance and installation facilities; to provide training and other operational services  to supply  educated staff  for civil aviation  sector; with the capital of 500.000 TL ( five hundred thousand) of which 499.996 TL by Turkish Airlines Inc. , 1 TL by Mr.Hamdi Topçu, 1 TL by Mr.Cemal Şanlı, 1 TL by Mr. Temel Kotil and 1 TL by Mr. İsmail Gerçek and the authority is given to The Office of the General Manager to arrange the articles of association and to complete all the necessary process accordingly.
 

02.06.2011

Ref: Announcement dated 22.07.2010

The Board of Directors of the Incorporation have decided to establish a Joint Venture Company, called “TURKBINE TEKNİK GAZ TÜRBİNLERİ BAKIM ONARIM ANONİM ŞİRKETİ (TURKBINE TEKNİK)” that will provide maintenance, repair and overhaul activities for gas turbine and  industrial gas turbine with the total capital of 16.571.494 TL( Sixteen million five hundred seventy one thousand four hundred ninety four Turkish Lira) of which  7.021.820 TL capital in kind and 9.549.674 TL in cash.  Zorlu O/M Enerji Tesisleri İşletme ve Bakım Hizmetleri A.Ş  participating 8.285.747 TL in cash ,  THY Technic Inc participating  7.021.820 TL capital in kind and 1.263.924 TL in cash., Mr. İsmail Demir 1 TL, Mr. Faruk Çizmecioğlu 1 TL and Mr. Ömer Faruk Öztürk 1 TL  and  the authority is given to The Office of the General Manager to arrange the articles of association and to complete all the necessary process accordingly.
 

01.06.2011

There are some news in the media that the Incorporation is interested in partnership with Spanair. We hereby inform the public that the Incorporation had not met with Spanair management as indicated in the media, furthermore the Board of Directors’ has no decision taken on the subject. 
 

20.05.2011

The Incorporation has decided to sign a Memorandum of Understanding and establish  a Joint Venture Company between Turkish Airlines Inc., THY  Technic Inc. and Assan Hanil Otomotiv San. ve Tic. A.Ş. ; that will design and produce seats for aircrafts owned/operated by the Incorporation and other aircrafts, make modification and their logistic support as well as marketing services, and give other related services all parties agree. The Incorporation has also decided to submit to the Board of Directors for approval within a month after the Memorandum of Understanding has been signed; to give authority to The Office of the General Manager to complete all the necessary process.
 

06.05.2011

The Incorporation has decided to start operating İstanbul-İslamabad-İstanbul route in the year 2011, based on aircraft availability.
 

06.05.2011

The Board of Directors has decided to establish a Joint Venture Company,  with the capital of 50.000,00 TL, of which 4.500,00 TL by Turkish Airlines Inc., 4.997,00 TL by THY Technic Inc., 1 TL by Mr. Temel Kotil, 1 TL by Mr. Cemal Şanlı and 1 TL by Mr. Hamdi Topçu , called “Uçak Koltuk Üretimi Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.” that will design and produce seats for aircraft, produce spare parts and make modification as well as marketing and sales of services.
 

05.05.2011

Traffic results for the period of January-April 2011 are as follows:

• During the period of January-April 2011 total passenger carried has increased by 11,1%, reaching to 9.3 million passengers from 8.4 million passengers for the same period of 2010. International Business Class and international to international transfer passengers increased by 22,9% and 8,3% respectively for the same period.
• L/F decreased by 3,1 point to 68,2%.
• ASK with 22,6% increase reached to 23.9 bn during the period January-April 2011 from 19.5 bn for the same period of 2010.
• RPK with 17,4% increase reached to 16.3 bn during the period of January-April 2011 from 13.9 bn for the same period of 2010.
• Number of landing 71.967 for the period of January-April 2010 has increased to 80.090 in 2011 (11.3%).
• Cargo/Mail carried during the period of January-April 2011 reached to 119.770 tons from 98.529 tons in 2010 (+21.6%).

27.04.2011

Ref: Announcement dated 07.03.2011

The Board of Directors have decided to establish a Joint Venture Company called “TCI Kabin İçi Sistemleri Sanayi ve Ticaret A.Ş.” between Turkish Airlines Inc. (30% shares), THY  Technic Inc. (20,99998667% shares), TUSAŞ - TURKISH AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES Inc. (48,99998667% shares), Mehmet Yalçın KAYA  (0,00001333% shares), İsmail DEMİR (0,00001333% shares) with the capital of 7.500.000 TL after receiving the approval of The Competition Board’s decision dated 14.4.2011 numbered 11-23/430-130  and give authority to The Office of the General Manager to complete all the necessary process.

25.04.2011

The Board of Directors has decided to sign block space agreement where Borajet will be the operating carrier and AnadoluJet marketing carrier for the routes from Ankara to Adıyaman, Kahramanmaraş, Siirt, Çanakkale, Tekirdağ, from Sabiha Gökçen to Çanakkale, Isparta, Nahçivan, Uşak , Tokat as well as on the other routes that BoraJet is operating.
 

25.04.2011

The Board of Directors has decided to start operating on Sabiha Gökçen- Balıkesir Körfez (EDO) route in the year 2011 subject to aircraft availabilty .
 

22.04.2011

According to the authority given by the Aricle 8 of the Article of Association, the Board of Director has taken decision on  08/04/2011, numbered 73, to increase the paid in capital from 1.000.000.000 TL to 1.200.000.000 TL by  adding 200.000.000 TL from the retained earnings.  The Board of Directors confirms that the accounting procedures  has been completed  as of 11.04.2011 by transferring 200.000.000 TL from retained earnings accounts to paid-in-capital accounts.

The Board of Directors have decided to give authority to The Office of the General Manager to ;
1.Distribute the bonus shares of 200.000.000 TL, which are registered under Group A Shares, to the shareholders according to the Central Registry procedures.
2.Report  to Capital Markets Board that the process of increasing paid in capital has been done completely and duly.
3.To start the necessary registration process under the Turkish Trade Registry and publishing the registry in the Turkish Trade Registry Gazette the new paid in capital of  the Incorporation as   1.200.000.000 TL, within 10 days after receiving the necessary documents from the Capital Markets Board.
 

20.04.2011

Ref: Announcement dated  11.04.2011

The Incorporation has applied on 20.04.2011 to the Capital Market Board to receive approval certification in order to register the 20% increased shares of 200.000.000 TL as bonus shares covered from the retained earnings, thus increasing the total paid in capital to 1.200.000.000 TL from 1.000.000.000 TL.  

14.04.2011

Traffic results for the period of January-March 2011 are as follows:

• During the period of January-March 2011 total passenger carried has increased by 8,7%, reaching to 6.7 million passengers from 6.1 million  passengers for the same period of  2010.  International Business Class and international to international transfer passengers increased by 23% and 4,8% respectively for the same period.
• L/F decreased by 3,2 point to 67,3%.
• ASK with 19,6% increase reached to 17.3 bn during the period January-March  2011  from 14.5 bn for the same period of  2010.
• RPK with 14,2% increase reached to 11.6 bn during the period of January-March 2011 from 10.2 bn for the same period of  2010.
• Number of landing  53.436 for the period of January-March 2010 has increased to 58.661 in 2011 (+9.8%).
• Cargo/Mail carried during the period of January-March 2011 reached to 86.708 tons from 73.839 tons in 2010  (+17.4%).

13.04.2011

The Incorporation has appointed Mr. Cemal Şanlı as  the Deputy Chairman of the Board; decided Mr. Hamdi TOPÇU  continue to serve  as the Chairman of the Executive Committee, Mr. Cemal Şanlı as the Deputy Chairman of the Executive Committee and  Mr. Temel KOTIL as the member of the Executive Committee.

The Incorporation has appointed Mr. Cemal Şanlı and Mr. Mehmet Muzaffer AKPINAR as the members of the Auditing Commitee, Mr. Cemal ŞANLI, Ms. Gülsüm AZERİ and Mr. Mehmet BÜYÜKEKŞİ as the members of Corporate Governance Committee.
 

08.04.2011

General Assembly Meeting of the Incorporation was held on 08.04.2011.
Upon voting;
* Consolidated balance sheet and income statement for 2010 with the net profit of 286.443.361 TL, prepared in accordance with the Capital Market consolidated report (CMR) and with the loss of 102.228.442,66 TL prepared in accordance with the legal books were seperately voted and they were approved by majority votes of the attendants.
* The release of the Board of Directors and Board of Auditors were approved by majority votes of the attendants.
* Consolidated balance sheet and income statement for the period of 01.01.2010 – 31.12.2010, which is audited by DRT Bağımsız Denetim ve Serbest Muhasebeci Mali Müşavirlik A.Ş., in accordance with Capital Market Board (CMB) Rules XI; No:29, the net profit according to Capital Market consolidated report is 286.443.361 TL; according to legal books is -102.228.442,66 TL . Thus;

• Primary legal reserves will not  be applicable  due to  the  loss according to legal books;
• Dividend payment (%69.82 of the net profit of 286.443.361 TL, prepared in accordance with the CMR)  of    200.000.000 TL ( 0.20 TL dividend per 1 TL share) will be paid as bonus share to shareholders.
• Due to all dividend will be paid as bonus shares secondary legal reerve is not applicable.
• After the current year loss of  102.228.442,66 TL is  set off, the dividend will be paid  from the balance of 200.806.615,76 TL,
• The balance net income according to CMR of 86.443.361 TL  will be transferred to the extraordinary reserves.
•  The paid-in capital of the Incorporation will increase from 1.000.000.000 TL to 1.200.000.000  TL as a result of bonus shares distributed.
• In conclusion, the Board of Directors proposal   dated 23.03.2011 and numbered 059 was approved together with the statement of profit appropriation.
• The authorization is given to the Board of Directors to finalize the date for the distribution of bonus shares inaccordance with Capital Market Rules, by unanimously votes of the attendants.

* Mr. Hamdi TOPÇU (as the Chairman and the representative of the C Group Share), Mr. Temel KOTİL, Mr. İsmail GERÇEK, Mr. Mehmet BÜYÜKEKŞİ, Mr. Muzaffer AKPINAR, Mr. Cemal ŞANLI and Mrs. Gülsüm AZERİ were elected as the members of the Board of Directors, by majority votes of attendants.

* Mr. Naci AĞBAL (as the representative of the C Group Share), Mr Orhan BİRDAL and Mr. Ateş VURAN were elected as the members of the Board of Auditors by the majority votes of the attendants.

14.03.2011

Traffic results for the period of January-February 2011 are as follows:

• During the period of January-February 2011 total passenger carried has increased by 8,2%, reaching to 4.2 million passengers from 2.0 million  passengers for the same period of  2010.  International Business Class and international to international transfer passengers increased by 23,2% and 6,7% respectively for the same period.
• L/F decreased by 1,5 point to 67,3%.
• ASK with 13,4% increase reached to 5.5 bn during the period January-February  2011  from 4.9 bn for the same period of  2010.
• RPK with 11% increase reached to 3.7 bn during the period of January-February 2011 from 3.4 bn for the same period of  2010.
• Number of landing  18.162 for the period of January-February 2010 has increased to 19.639 in 2011 (+8.1%).
• Cargo/Mail carried during the period of January-February 2011 reached to 26.125 tons from 21.307 tons in 2010  (+22.6%).

11.03.2011

There are some news in the media that, Our CEO, Dr.Temel KOTİL  is “ among the public officials who had resigned” in order to run for parliament, which is not reflecting the truth.  Furthermore, such news should be disregarded by taking into consideration that the Incorporation has obligation under the Capital Market Board requlations to disclose any resignation at the senior management level. 

07.03.2011

Ref: Announcement dated 27.12.2010

In accordance with the decision we have announced previously, the Joint Venture (JV) Agreement has been signed between THY A.O. , THY Technic A.Ş. and TUSAŞ- TURKISH AEROSPACE INDUSTRIES Inc. (TAI) with 49% shares, to form a JV called TCI KABİN İÇİ SİSTEMLERİ SANAYİ VE TİCARET A.Ş.

03.03.2011

Ref: Announcement dated 04.01.2010;

The Incorporation has decided to exercise its optional right on 10 Airbus A321-200 aircraft from Airbus, to be delivered in the year 2013.

03.03.2011

The Incorporation has decided to purchase 3 Airbus A330-200F Cargo aircraft from Airbus, to be delivered in the year 2012, 2013 and 2014.

23.02.2011

Ref: Announcement dated 04.02.2010;

The Incorporation has decided to exercise its optional right on 15 Boeing  B737NG aircraft from Boeing, to be delivered in the year 2013-2015.

18.02.2011

The Incorporation has decided to start operating Istanbul-Sulaymaniyah-Istanbul route in the year 2011, based on aircraft availability and upon obtaining the Civil Aviation authorizations.

18.02.2011

The Incorporation has decided to start operating Ankara-Gazipaşa-Ankara, İstanbul-Çanakkale-Gökçeada- İstanbul, Ankara-Batum-Ankara, Ankara-Bakü-Ankara routes in the summer season of year 2011, based on aircraft availability.

16.02.2011

With a view to increasing operational effectiveness and accordingly for providing the services of transit/layover inspections at domestic and international stations, correcting malfunctions, all kinds of periodic maintenance within the line maintenance, repair, modification, revision and testing procedures that are applied to aircraft in our fleet, within the Incorporation’s own means, with regards to obtaining the minimum requirements of the Civil Aviation’s regulations, the Board of Directors of the Incorporation has decided to empower  the Executive Committee;

(i) for all procedures relating to the determination and takeover of the supplies (hangar, tools, spare units, ground equipment, administrative offices) and staff requirements that are to be taken over from THY Teknik A.Ş.,

(ii) for each and every procedure relating to the line maintenance services by the Incorporation, including the employee and department organisation.

16.02.2011

According to the Lease Agreement signed with Crescent Leasing 2 Limited, The Incorporation will be receiving 2 A320-200 aircraft  for the duration of 72 months  starting from February and March 2011.

15.02.2011

Traffic results for the period of January 2011 are as follows:

• During the period of January 2011 total passenger carried has increased by 6,3%, reaching to 2.1 million passengers from 2.0 million passengers for the same period of 2010. International Business Class and Transfer passengers increased by 23,2% and 4,0% respectively for the same period.
• L/F decreased by 1,5 point to 67,3%.
• ASK with 13,4% increase reached to 5.5 bn during the period January 2011 from 4.9 bn for the same period of 2010.
• RPK with 11,0% increase reached to 3.7 bn during the period of January 2011 from 3.4 bn for the same period of 2010.
• Number of landing 18.162 for the period of January 2010 has increased to 19.639 in 2011 (+8.1%).
• Cargo/Mail carried during the period of January 2011 reached to 26.125 tons from 21.307 tons in 2010 (+22.6%).

15.02.2011

There are some news in the  media that The Incorporation has agreed with Kibar Holding for manufacturing aircraft seats. We would like to announce that, at the present time, there is no Board of Directors’ decision taken regarding the cooperation with the subject company.

02.02.2011

There are some news in the media that The Incorporation has been meeting  for establishing a joint venture company with Serbian Airlines, JAT. We would like to announce that, at the present time, there is no Board of Directors’ decision taken regarding a strategic partnership with JAT Airways, however, our Incorporation is open to consider any possible opportunities as part of our growth strategy.

01.02.2011

The Incorporation has decided to start operating Istanbul-Mosul-Istanbul route in the year 2011, based on aircraft availability and upon obtaining the Civil Aviation authorizations.

01.02.2011

The Incorporation has decided to start operating Istanbul-Najaf-Istanbul route in the year 2011, based on aircraft availability and upon obtaining the Civil Aviation authorizations.

21.01.2011

The Incorporation has decided to start operating Istanbul-Kabul-Istanbul route in the year 2011, based on aircraft availability.

18.01.2011

Ref: Announcement dated 8th December 2010 numbered 10607

Previously we have informed that the Incorporation had decided to empower the Executive Committee to start work and negotiate in order to establish a new  company; having up to 10 % share of that company, which will be operating scheduled and non-scheduled  flights, both passenger and cargo, in Northern Cyprus.   Thus, all the necessary process has been completed and the agreement has been signed between Türk Hava Yolları A.O. and Ministry of Public Works and Transportation of TRNC (Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus)  to establish  “Kuzey Kıbrıs Hava Yolları Inc.” , where Türk Hava Yolları A.O. will have 10% of its Capital.

13.01.2011

Traffic results for the period of January-December 2010 are as follows:

• During the period of January- December 2010 total passenger carried has increased by 16,0%, reaching to 29,1 million passengers from 25,1 million passengers for the same period of 2009. International Business Class and international to international transfer passengers increased by 28,8% and 13,5% respectively for the same period.
• L/F increased by 2.7 point to 73,7%.
• ASK with 15,0% increase reached to 65,1 bn during the period January- December 2010 from 56,5 bn for the same period of 2009.
• RPK with 19,4% increase reached to 47,9 bn during the period of January- December 2010 from 40,1 bn for the same period of 2009.
• Number of landing 213.953 for the period of January- December 2009 has increased to 243.348 in 2010 (+13,7%).
• Cargo/Mail carried during the period of January- December 2010 reached to 313.410 tons from 238.060 tons in 2009 (+31,7%).

2010 data may be change after the year end account is closed.  If it would be the case than the revised data will be reflected in our file posted at our web site.

04.01.2011

The Incorporation has decided to open Istanbul-Napoli-Istanbul  Istanbul-Torino-Istanbul and Istanbul-Genova-Istanbul routes in 2011 subject to fleet availablity.