Turkey’s KAAN fifth-gen fighter jet conducts first test flight: video
Turkey successfully flight-tested its first fifth-generation fighter jet, named KAAN, on February 21, 2024. Under the supervision of Turkish…
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IST Airport to install system allowing 3 planes to land, take off simultaneously
Istanbul Airport (IST) in Turkey is preparing to install a system that will allow three aircraft to be…
Jet diplomacy: US approves fighter sales to both Greece and Turkey
The United States Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has authorized the sale of fighter jets to Greece and Turkey. Greece…
Turkish Air Force C-160 makes emergency landing during training exercise: video
A C-160 transport aircraft belonging to the Turkish Air Force was forced to make an emergency landing during…
Turkey confirms intention to acquire Eurofighter Typhoon fighter jets
Turkish Defense Minister Yasar Güler has announced Turkey’s intention to procure Eurofighter Typhoon jets. “We want to purchase…
SunExpress orders up to 90 Boeing 737 MAX, with a mix of 737-8s and 737-10s
Turkish leisure carrier SunExpress announced that it will order up to 90 Boeing 737 MAX jets at the…
Hostage situation halts Hamburg Airport operations
A hostage situation unfolding at Hamburg Airport is currently disrupting air travel, forcing cancelations and diversions of air…
Bayraktar TB3 carrier-based combat drone completes maiden flight: video
Turkish drone maker Baykar Technologies conducted the first flight of its carrier-based combat drone, the Bayraktar TB3. The first…
US Air Force F-16 shoots down Turkish drone in Syria
United States forces shot down a Turkish Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) in proximity of US troops near Hasakah,…
Sensus Aero signs partnership agreement with Fugo Aviation
Sensus Aero, a new-gen software solution for the aviation industry, has signed a partnership agreement with Fugo Aviation,…
Turkish President says support for Sweden’s NATO bid hinges on US F-16 deal
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said that Turkey would ratify Sweden’s NATO membership provided that the United States keeps…
Fuel tank of Turkish F-4 fighter falls on parked vehicles in Ankara: video
The external fuel tank of an F-4 fighter jet, which belongs to the Turkish Air Force, unexpectedly fell…
Indonesia acquires 12 ANKA drones from Turkish Aerospace Industries
Indonesia’s defense ministry announced the acquisition of 12 ANKA drones from Turkish Aerospace in a deal valued at…
Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar starts building factory in Ukraine
Turkish drone manufacturer Baykar has begun the construction of a factory in Ukraine, the country’s Minister for Strategic…
US lawmakers concerned over alleged Turkish F-16 sales link to Sweden’s NATO bid
The United States support for the provision of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey has sparked controversy as lawmakers question…
Girl, 11, dies after losing consciousness on Turkish Airlines flight to US
An 11-year-old girl who was a passenger on a Turkish Airlines flight with her family has sadly died…
Turkey’s Southwind Airlines banned from operating 737 MAX into Russia: report
Turkey-based Southwind Airlines has been prohibited from flying its Boeing 737 MAX aircraft into Russia. According to the Russian…
Turkey refused to transfer Russian S-400 air defense system to US or Ukraine
Turkey denied a request from the United States (US) to transfer its Russian-made S-400 air defense systems. According to…