Turkey’s new KAAN fighter prototype completes first taxi test ahead of flight
Turkish Aerospace has released footage showing the KAAN P1 prototype completing its first taxi test, the first of…
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ASELSAN to show full UAV payload chain at Farnborough 2026
As uncrewed aircraft take on harder missions, a UAV is increasingly defined less by its airframe than by…
Trump opens door to F-35 sales to Turkey despite Russian weapons question
US President Donald Trump said he will lift sanctions on Turkey and make a decision on selling the…
US notifies Congress of $700 million engine sale to Turkey for KAAN fighter
The Trump administration formally notified Congress on June 24, 2026, of its intention to sell dozens of General Electric F110…
Indonesia signs deal for 12 Bayraktar Kizilelma combat drones
Turkey’s Baykar has signed an export agreement with Indonesian defense company PT Republik Aero Dirgantara (Republikorp) for the supply of 12 Bayraktar Kizilelma unmanned…
Airbus presents Spanish industry roadmap for new SAETA II combat trainer
An Airbus-led consortium of Spanish companies unveiled the industrial blueprint for the Spanish Air and Space Force’s new…
Turkish Airlines appoints new Chairman of the Board and CEO
Turkish Airlines announced a major reshuffle of its leadership on April 9, 2026. Prof. Murat Şeker, previously the…
UK, Turkey sign Eurofighter Typhoon support deal to advance fighter export
The UK and Turkey have signed a new support and training agreement tied to Ankara’s Eurofighter Typhoon purchase,…
Turkish Airlines launches Yerevan flights as Turkey and Armenia mend ties
Turkish Airlines completed its first scheduled flight between Istanbul (IST) and Zvartnots International Airport (EVN), Yerevan, Armenia, on…
Turkey weighs F-16 deployment to Northern Cyprus after drone attack on RAF base
Turkey is evaluating the deployment of F-16 fighter jets to Northern Cyprus as part of a broader set…
Turkish Airlines posts 2025 results showing record revenue, small profit drop
Turkish Airlines has posted its full year consolidated results for 2025, showing a record revenue of US$24.1 billion,…
Turkish Airlines to make $2.3B investment in strengthening ground infrastructure
Turkish Airlines has announced a package of investments worth 100 billion Turkish Lira (US$2.3 billion / €2 billion)…
Spain buys 30 Hürjet trainers, Airbus to create fleet’s combat training system
The Spanish Air and Space Force has signed an agreement with Turkish Aerospace Industries to purchase 30 Hürjet…
Libya confirms death of army chief after Falcon 50 crash in Turkey
Libya’s army chief of staff, Gen. Mohammed Ali Ahmed al-Haddad, has been confirmed killed after the Dassault Falcon 50 business jet carrying him…
Pegasus signs LEAP engine deal with CFM International for future B737 MAX fleet
Pegasus Airlines has signed a deal with CFM International for up to 300 LEAP-1B engines, destined to power the airline’s future…
Turkey scrambles F-16s to shoot down UAV approaching Black Sea airspace
Turkey’s Ministry of National Defense said it shot down an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) after it was detected…
Turkey’s Bayraktar Kizilelma drone completes first BVR air-to-air missile test
Turkey’s Bayraktar Kizilelma unmanned combat aircraft has completed a milestone live-fire trial over the Black Sea, successfully striking…
AMAC Aerospace’s Bodrum facility joins Airbus Corporate Jets service network
AMAC Aerospace’s maintenance facility in Bodrum, Turkey, has been approved as the newest member of the Airbus Corporate…