This week's Flight Friday examines Air Europa, which Turkish Airlines plans to invest €300M in for 27%, as the carrier shifts to an all-Boeing 737/787 fleet.
Passenger traffic data from six leading European airlines for the second quarter (Q2) of 2025 show that three of those carriers remain below their 2019 levels.
As Boeing gains ground among Middle East carriers—possibly including a big order from Turkish Airlines—Airbus needs to catch up to protect its market share.
Turkish Technic is joining Rolls-Royce's aftermarket network and will eventually service several of its engine types from a newly built facility in Istanbul.
Virgin Atlantic canceled plans to resume flights to Tel Aviv this fall, while Turkish Airlines and Pegasus Airlines are also stepping back from the market.