aviation

D-8 Hails The Opening Flight Of Turkish Airlines Istanbul-Jakarta

September 03, 2009 by D-8 Secretariat

Turkish Airlines opens the direct route from Istanbul-Jakarta, starting on September 3, 2009
(PRESS RELEASE): On the September 3rd, 2009, of this Holy Month of Ramadan, the Turkish Airlines re-opens the direct flight route from Istanbul-Jakarta, via Singapore. Developing 8…

EU set to lift Indonesian Flag Carrier, Garuda, Ban

July 01, 2009 by D-8 Secretariat

Garuda is deploying its aircraft to more prospective and profitable routes around the world
According to the Financial Times, the European Union is this week expected to lift a two-year ban on Garuda Indonesia, the country’s national airline, paving the…

Turkey and Malaysia, Sign Airlines Agreement

July 01, 2009 by D-8 Secretariat

D-8 has an estimated number of 30 millions migrant workers in the world, and up to 5 millions umrah visitors each year. Malaysia Airlines' network covers 88 international destinations
Turkey’s flag carrier, Turkish Airlines (THY), and Malaysia Airlines have signed…

Malaysia is committed to liberalisation of ASEAN Air Services, Bringing D-8 Civil Aviation Cooperation Closer to Fruition

June 09, 2009 by D-8 Secretariat

International Air Transport Association (IATA) Chief Executive Giovanni Bisignani, right, walks with Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak at the 65th IATA Annual General Meeting in Kuala Lumpur on Monday. - AP
Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said…

THY Gears Up to Re-Open Direct Line to Jakarta, Indonesia

June 06, 2009 by D-8 Secretariat

Dr. Haşmet Gökırmak (first left) and Nazif Tikenbatar (third left), with D-8 Secretary General, Dr. Dipo Alam and Ambassador Kia Tabatabaee in meeting to discuss the new line of THY to Indonesia
Encouraging news is coming from the D-8 Civil…

D-8 Impressed by the Turkish Airline Performance amidst Crisis

April 10, 2009 by D-8 Secretariat

Turkish Airlines' (THY) net profit skyrocketed by 327 percent in 2008 over 2007, hitting TL 1.13 billion
Turkish Airlines’ (THY) net profit skyrocketed by 327 percent in 2008 over 2007, hitting TL 1.13 billion, the company announced yesterday. THY’s consolidated…

Iran’s Mahan Air Expands Route to Jakarta, Indonesia

April 10, 2009 by D-8 Secretariat

Mahan Air is now connecting more D-8 countries. The Iran's private airlines is opening new route to Jakarta, Indonesia, in 2009
Mahan Air began nonstop service between Tehran and Jakarta the capital city of Indonesia, starting 18 Mar 2009. Mahan…

Malaysia’s AirAsia X to Expand Routes Amid Economic Crunch

January 07, 2009 by D-8 Secretariat

Air Asia X aims to expand sales tenfold to 10b dollars
Malaysian budget carrier AirAsia X said it can weather the storm of a sharply deteriorating global economy and is hiring pilots to expand its routes to China, India, South…

Indonesian Flag Carrier Garuda to Expand International Routes

January 07, 2009 by D-8 Secretariat

Garuda is expanding international routes and business
As most international airlines head into the red, slashing routes and spending, flag carrier Garuda Indonesia has revealed plans to fly new routes and expand its business. On Wednesday, the airline announced it…

D-8 and Turkish Airlines to Work on “Down-to-Earth” Programs

December 27, 2008 by D-8 Secretariat

D-8 Organization to seek workable cooperation programs with THY
Impressed with the excellent performance of the Turkish flag carrier, Turkish Airlines (THY), yesterday D-8 Secretary General, Dipo Alam, paid a courtesy visit to THY headquarters in Istanbul to enrich a…