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19.06.2013

The Incorporation has decided to lease 3 A330-200 aircraft from Wilmington Trust SP Services (Dublin) Limited and 1 A320-200 aircraft from Wells Fargo Bank Northwest National Association for the duration of 6 years.

18.06.2013

• During the period of January-May 2013 total passenger carried has increased by 26%, reaching to 18 million passengers from 14.3 million  passengers for the same period of  2012.  Increase in number of passengers carried in domestic and international lines is 21% and 30%, respectively.
• International Business/Comfort Class passengers increased by 21% for the same period.
• L/F increased by 4.1 point to 78,5%.
• ASK with 22% increase reached to 44.1 bn during the period January-May 2013 from 36.3 bn for the same period of  2012. Increase in ASK in domestic and international lines is 19% and 22%, respectively.
• RPK with 28% increase reached to 34.6 bn during the period of January-May 2013 from 27 bn for the same period of 2012. Increase in RPK in domestic and international lines is 22% and 28%, respectively.
• Number of landing  112.861 for the period of January-May 2012 has increased to 138.532 in 2013 (23%).
• During the period January-May 2013, number of destinations has increased by 21%, reaching to 228 from 189 for the same period in 2012.
• Cargo/Mail carried during the period of January-May 2013 reached to 215.577 tons from 188.798 tons in 2012  (+14).

31.05.2013

Our Incorporation has decided to purchase one B737NG, one A320 and one A330 simulator from CAE Company.

22.05.2013

Ref: Announcement dated 17.05.2013

We have previously announced that our Incorporation has invited the Hava-İs Union to sign the 24th Collective Bargaining Agreement by May 22, 2013 and in the event that the 24th Collective Bargaining Agreement was not signed by that date, our Incorporation would grant a pay increase to all employees. Since it is understood that the intention of the Union is not to sign the 24th Collective Bargaining Agreement by reconciling, our Incorporation has decided on the following:

• All working conditions, social and employee rights of all of our staff  and all the rules and limits relating to the flight planning of  cockpit and cabin crew based on the 23rd Collective Bargaining Agreement will remain the same.
• Wage increase of 5% for the first half of 2013, %3 for the second half of 2013 (year end cumulative: 8.1%)
• Wage increase of 3% for the first half of 2014, %3 for the second half of 2014 (year end cumulative: 6.1%)

In case the CPI exceeds these ratios, the difference with the CPI will be reflected to the wages.

With this decision taken, Collective Bargaining Agreement and  all the happenings in this context are no longer on Turkish Airlines’ agenda.

 

22.05.2013

Ref: Announcement dated 04.04.2013
Previously we have announced that the Incorporation has decided to acquire MNG Teknik Uçak Bakım Hizmetleri A.Ş. The acquisition has been approved by the Turkish Competition Authority and a Share Transfer Agreement has been signed by the parties involved as of today.

22.05.2013

Ref: Announcement dated 03.04.2013
Previously we have announced that, as part of its international expansion strategy to improve its technical capabilities; Turkish Airlines Technic, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, Inc., has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent with GORE Designs Completions Ltd. and its shareholders located in San Antonio, TX, USA with a view to explore potential acquisition or partnership opportunities and that a due diligence study would be started accordingly. As a result of the the due diligence study and the negotiations made with GORE Designs Completions Ltd. and its shareholders, our Incorporation has decided not to acquire the related firm in accordance with the commercial interests of the corporation.

22.05.2013

The Incorporation has decided to start operating scheduled flights to Kastamonu Airport, Turkey.

17.05.2013

Because Turkish Airlines employees chose not to participate in the strike that was initiated by Hava-Is Union Labor on May 15th, our operations have continued without interruption. In order to come to an agreement, our Incorporation has invited the Hava-Is Union Labor to sign the 24th Collective Bargaining Agreement by May 22, 2013. In the event that the 24th Collective Bargaining Agreement is not signed by that date, our Incorporation has decided to grant a pay increase to all employees, whether they are members of the Union or not. This will be done without any changes to the working conditions or social and employee rights of all of our staff based on the 23rd Collective Bargaining Agreement. In addition, all the rules and limits relating to the flight plannings of our cockpit and cabin crew will remain the same based on the 23rd Collective Bargaining Agreement.

14.05.2013

The Incorporation has decided to lease 1 A320-200 aircraft for the duration of 6 years from WILMINGTON TRUST SP SERVICES (DUBLIN) LIMITED.

13.05.2013

Due to the current status of the process between Turkish Airlines and Hava-İş Labor Union’s “Collective Bargaining Agreement,” Turkish Airlines’ CEO Temel Kotil, has postponed the vacation he had requested to tend to his father’s illness until next week. Some media outlets reported that this situation resulted from a management dispute. This is entirely false; there are no disagreements within Turkish Airlines management.

13.05.2013

Traffic results for the period of January-April 2013 are as follows:

• During the period of January-April 2013 total passenger carried has increased by 26%, reaching to 13.9 million passengers from 11.1 million  passengers for the same period of  2012.  Increase in number of passengers carried in domestic and international lines is 18% and 31%, respectively.
• International Business/Comfort Class passengers increased by 21% for the same period.
• L/F increased by 4.3 point to 78,3%.
• ASK with 21% increase reached to 34.3 bn during the period January-April 2013 from 28.3 bn for the same period of  2012. Increase in ASK in domestic and international lines is 17% and 22%, respectively.
• RPK with 28% increase reached to 26.8 bn during the period of January-April 2013 from 20.9 bn for the same period of 2012. Increase in RPK in domestic and international lines is 20% and 30%, respectively.
• Number of landing  87.755 for the period of January-April 2012 has increased to 107.154 in 2013 (22%).
• During the period January-April 2013, number of destinations has increased by 16%, reaching to 222 from 192 for the same period in 2012.
• Cargo/Mail carried during the period of January-April 2013 reached to 169.553 tons from 147.777 tons in 2012  (+15).

02.05.2013

The decisions taken at the Ordinary General Assembly of our Incorporation which took place on 29.03.2013, has been registered by Istanbul Trade Registry as of 15.04.2013 and published in the Turkish Trade Registry Gazette dated 19.04.2013, numbered 8304.

03.05.2013

Ref: Announcement dated 10.04.2013
We have previously announced that as a result of the negotiations relating to the 24th contract period, Hava-Is union gave strike notification to our Incorporation. Today, Hava –İş Union notified their decision to our Incorporation that the strike will begin on 15.05.2013. Despite the strike decision, our Incorporation has not taken lockout decision and will continue its’ operations within this framework. It is possible that the parties shall agree on the Collective Bargain Agreement until the strike date. The public will be informed about the developments in the process going forward.

16.04.2013

Traffic results for the period of January-March 2013 are as follows:

• During the period of January-March 2013 total passenger carried has increased by 26%, reaching to 10 million passengers from 8 million passengers for the same period of 2012. Increase in number of passengers carried in domestic and international lines is 16% and 33%, respectively.
• International Business/Comfort Class and Transfer passengers increased by 21% and 38%, respectively for the same period.
• L/F increased by 5,1 point to 77,9%.
• ASK with 21% increase reached to 25 bn during the period January-March 2013 from 20.6 bn for the same period of 2012. Increase in ASK in domestic and international lines is 14% and 22%, respectively.
• RPK with 30% increase reached to 19.5 bn during the period of January-March 2013 from 15 bn for the same period of 2012. Increase in RPK in domestic and international lines is 17% and 32%, respectively.
• Number of landing 64.360 for the period of January-March 2012 has increased to 77.901 in 2013 (21%).
• During the period January-March 2013, number of destinations has increased by 15%, reaching to 219 from 191 for the same period in 2012.
• Cargo/Mail carried during the period of January-March 2013 reached to 122.932 tons from 108.252 tons in 2012 (+14).

15.04.2013

The Board of Directors have appointed, Chief Commercial Officer, Abdullah Soner AKKURT, to the order of General Manager. For the open position, Senior Vice President, Marketing&Sales(1st Region), Mr. Mehmet Akif Konar, is appointed as Chief Commercial Officer.

10.04.2013

Ref: Announcement dated 26.02.2013
 
The negotiations relating to the 24th contract period which has started on 16.01.2013, have, as yet, been unsuccessful in reaching a new agreement and thus, in accordance with the law #6356, Hava-Is union gave strike notification to our Incorporation on 10.04.2013.  However, this notification does not mean the beginning of an actual strike and Board of Directors has passed on their offer to the Hava İş Union that the negotiations shall continue. As per the aforementioned law, Hava-Is union could go on strike by notifying the Incorporation 6 business days prior to the actual strike date.

09.04.2013

In order to insure the need for narrow body aircraft, the Incorporation has decided to purchase a total of 95 aircraft from Boeing Company, of which 20 to be delivered in 2016, 20 in 2018, 15 in 2019, 30 in 2020 and 10 in the year 2021. The total order comprises 70 firm and 25 optional aircraft, out of which, 20 B737-800, 65 B737-8 MAX and 10 B737-9 MAX.

04.04.2013

Ref: Announcement dated 15.02.2013
 
Previously, we have announced that, in order to insure the increasing need for MRO services which will rise from the fleet plan for the upcoming years, the Incorporation has decided to start negotiations for buying or partnering with MNG Teknik Uçak Bakım Hizmetleri A.Ş and a goodwill agreement has been signed between parties. As a result of the negotiations, the Incorporation has decided to acquire MNG Teknik Uçak Bakım Hizmetleri A.Ş. Share Transfer Agreement will be signed by the parties involved, upon the approval of the Turkish Competition Authority. Updated information will be announced subsequently.

03.04.2013

As part of its international expansion strategy to improve its technical capabilities; Turkish Airlines Technic, Inc. , a wholly owned subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, Inc, has signed a non-binding Letter of Intent with GORE Designs Completions Ltd. and its shareholders located in San Antonio, TX, USA with a view to explore potential acquisition or partnership opportunities. To this end a due diligence study will be started accordingly and the Public will be informed about the developments in the process going forward.

01.04.2013

The Incorporation has decided to appoint Board Members Mehmet Muzaffer AKPINAR to Chairman of the Auditing Committee and Mecit EŞ to Member of Auditing Committee and Mehmet Nuri YAZICI to the Chairman of the Corporate Governance Committee and İsmail GERÇEK, Mehmet BÜYÜKEKŞİ to Member of the Corporate Governance Committee.

01.04.2013

The Incorporation has decided to lease 4 A320-200 aircraft for the duration of 6 years from Wells Fargo Bank Northwest National Association.

15.03.2013

In order to insure the need for narrow body aircraft, the Incorporation has decided to purchase a total of 117 aircraft from Airbus Company, of which 13 to be delivered in 2015, 14 in 2016, 6 in 2017, 27 in 2018, 25 in 2019 and 32 in the year 2020. The total order comprises 82 firm and 35 optional aircraft, out of which, 25 A321-200, 4 A320 NEO and 88 A321 NEO.

15.03.2013

Traffic results for the period of January-February 2013 are as follows:

• During the period of January-February 2013 total passenger carried has increased by 26%, reaching to 6.4 million passengers from 5.1 million  passengers for the same period of  2012.  Increase in number of passengers carried in domestic and international lines is 15% and 35%, respectively.
• International Business/Comfort Class and Transfer passengers increased by 20% and 38%, respectively for the same period.
• L/F increased by 4,7 point to 76,5%.
• ASK with 23% increase reached to 16.2 bn during the period January-February 2013 from 13.2 bn for the same period of  2012. Increase in ASK in domestic and international lines is 14% and 24%, respectively.
• RPK with 31% increase reached to 12.4 bn during the period of January-February 2013 from 9.5 bn for the same period of 2012. Increase in RPK in domestic and international lines is 16% and 33%, respectively.
• Number of landing  41.488 for the period of January-February 2012 has increased to 50.533 in 2013 (22%).
• During the period January-February 2013, number of destinations has increased by 16%, reaching to 219 from 189 for the same period in 2012.
• Cargo/Mail carried during the period of January-February 2013 reached to 74.935 tons from 62.035 tons in 2012  (+21).

01.03.2013

Mr. Kazım Çalışkan, Chief Human Resources Officer, has resigned, effective as of 01.03.2013. Our Incorporation has appointed Mr. Ömer Faruk Öztürk, Senior Vice President of Personnel Management, as Acting Chief Human Resources Officer.

26.02.2013

Ref: Announcement dated 23.01.2013

The meeting accompanied with the Official Mediator for the 24th contract period came to a halt due to the disagreed items. The Official Mediator report will be notified to both parties within the legal time frame.

15.02.2013

The Incorporation has decided to start operating scheduled flights, based on aircraft availability and upon obtaining the authorizations, to the cities Nantes of France and Ahvaz of Iran.

15.02.2013

The incorporation has decided to sign an agreement with Akis Bağımsız Denetim ve Serbest Muhasebeci Mali Müşavirlik A.Ş (KPMG) as the independent auditor for the years 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 in compliance with the regulations of the Capital Markets Board which will be subject to the approval of the General Assembly every year..

15.02.2013

In order to insure the increasing need for MRO services which will rise from the fleet plan for the upcoming years, the Incorporation has decided to start negotiations for buying or partnering with MNG Teknik Uçak Bakım Hizmetleri A.Ş and a goodwill agreement has been signed between parties

01.02.2013

In order to insure the need for wide body aircraft in the upcoming years, the Incorporation has decided to purchase 2 firm aircraft in 2014, 3 optional in 2015 and 2016, a total of 5 A330-300 aircraft, from Airbus Company.

23.01.2013

Turkish Airlines and Türkiye Sivil Havacılık Sendikası (Hava İş Union) have disagreed on today’s (23.01.2013) meeting regarding the 24th contract period, which has started on 16.01.2013 and signed ‘Disaccord Protocol’. Henceforth, the process will continue with a government mediator.

16.01.2013

Traffic results for the period of January-December 2012 are as follows:

• reaching to 39 million passengers from 32.7 million  passengers for the same period of  2011.  International Business/Comfort Class and Transfer passengers increased by 33,8% and 43,6%, respectively for the same period.
• L/F increased by 5,1 point to 77,7%.
• ASK with 18,4% increase reached to 96.1 bn during the period of January-December 2012 from 81.2 bn for the same period of  2011.
• RPK with 26,6% increase reached to 74.6 bn during the period of January-December 2012 from 58.9 bn for the same period of  2011.
• Number of landing  265.628 for the period of January-December 2011 has increased to 302.308 in 2012 (13,8%).
• Cargo/Mail carried during the period of January-December 2012 reached to 462.485 tons from 371.033 tons in 2011  (+24,6%).

10.01.2013

The first meeting for the negotiations between the Incorporation and Türkiye Sivil Havacılık Sendikası (Hava-İş Union) regarding the 24th contract period will take place on January 16th, 2013 at 14:00pm.