Direct flights from Izmir to Tashkent to launch on August 1
SunExpress Airlines will launch a new scheduled service between Izmir and Tashkent on August 1, with a frequency of four flights per week.
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Flights connecting Astana, Almaty with Ankara to operate daily
Turkish low-cost carrier AJET will significantly ramp up its flight frequencies from Astana and Almaty to Ankara starting this August, the Ministry of Transport of Kazakhstan reported.
Armenia earns 430,000 euros from Azerbaijani air transit
Azerbaijan paid more than 430,000 euros last year for the use of Armenian airspace, with payments made through official channels.
El Al suspends Moscow-Tel Aviv flights until autumn
El Al has cancelled Moscow-Tel Aviv flights until September.
Red Wings to connect Sochi and Tel Aviv starting in October
Red Wings will launch regular flights from Sochi to Tel Aviv starting in October, operating four times a week.
Tehran airspace to close during Khamenei's funeral
Tehran's airspace and two international airports will be closed on July 6 as part of security measures for the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The farewell ceremony for the Ayatollah will last several days.
Wizz Air to launch direct Baku-Bratislava flights
Wizz Air will launch direct flights between Baku and Bratislava in September, with tickets now on sale.
AZAL launches-Baku-Brussels direct flights
Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) is expanding its route network with the launch of direct scheduled flights to Brussels, the capital of Belgium.
EU warns airlines should avoid Iranian airspace until July 8
Airlines should continue to avoid the airspace over Iran, Iraq and Lebanon and remain cautious across the region due to uncertainty surrounding the sustainability of a ceasefire and possibility of rapid escalation, the EU aviation safety agency EASA said on Wednesday.
Iran restores air traffic over whole of country
Iranian authorities have fully restored air traffic over the western part of the country, permitting transit flights across its whole territory now, the Iranian Civil Aviation Organization announced.
AZAL adds fourth modern Airbus A320neo to its fleet
Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL) has expanded its fleet with another state-of-the-art Airbus A320neo aircraft.
Istanbul's Sabiha Gokcen named Europes most punctual airport
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen International Airport ranked first among Europe’s 20 busiest airports for on-time departures, the airport operator’s chief said.
Russia bans night flights to Iran
Russia's federal aviation agency Rosaviatsiya has banned night flights to Iranian airports between June 14 and June 24, during the window from 23:00 to 11:00 Moscow Time, the agency announced.
Georgian Airways launches regular flights between Tbilisi and Batumi
On June 25, Georgian Airways is set to launch regular flights connecting Tbilisi and Batumi, with four flights per week.
Georgia and Kyrgyzstan begin negotiations on launching direct flights
Officials from Georgia and Kyrgyzstan aim to establish a direct air service between Tbilisi and Bishkek, a subject raised during Economy Minister Mariam Kvrivishvili's trip to the Kyrgyz capital.
2026 MAKS Air Show cancelled
MAKS and Hydroaviasalon are no longer on the list of exhibitions planned for 2026. The latter has been pushed back to 2027 and relocated to Gelendzhik.
Direct flights to connect Moscow and Jordanian resort of Aqaba
Direct flights will begin operating from Moscow to the Red Sea city of Aqaba in Jordan, with Russian tour operators prepared to purchase blocks of seats and expecting strong tourist demand.
US military helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz
An American AH-64 Apache helicopter gunship went down near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, but both crew members were rescued, The New York Times reported.
Russia-Turkey weekly flights set to top 1,000 in 2026
Speaking at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), Russian Transport Minister Andrei Nikitin said more than 1,000 flights a week between Russia and Turkey were planned for 2026.
Russian aircraft could account for up to 100 percent of fleet - UAC
Russian-made aircraft are capable of accounting for more than 50% and even up to 100% of Russia’s aircraft fleet, United Aircraft Corporation (UAC, part of Rostec) CEO Vadim Badekha said.
