AJet, formerly branded as AnadoluJet until 31 March 2024,[3] is a Turkish low-cost airline[4] operating domestic flights as well as international flights to Northern Cyprus, Western Europe and Western Asia from its base at Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. It is a subsidiary of Turkish Airlines which previously operated it as a trademark before becoming an independent airline.
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| Founded | 23 April 2008 (as AnadoluJet) | ||||||
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| Commenced operations | 12 March 2024 (as AJet) | ||||||
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| Fleet size | 84[2] | ||||||
| Parent company | Turkish Airlines | ||||||
| Headquarters | Ankara, Turkey | ||||||
| Key people | Kerem Sarp (CEO) | ||||||
| Website | www | ||||||
History edit
AnadoluJet edit
AnadoluJet was created on 23 April 2008 as a trademark by Turkish Airlines. In March 2020, the brand was reconfigured to apply to the entire Turkish Airlines international route network operating from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, consisting of over 20 routes.[5]
AJet edit
In February 2023, Turkish Airlines confirmed plans to spin-off AnadoluJet from an incorporated brand name into an independent airline with the name ‚AJet Hava Taşımacılığı Anonim Şirketi (English: AJet Air Transportation Joint Stock Company), but it will continue to be a 100% subsidiary of Turkish Airlines.[6] Turkish Airlines said in a stock market disclosure that the new company was incorporated on 14 July 2023, with an initial paid-up capital of TRY450 million (EUR15.75 million), and will continue operating as a low-cost carrier.[7]
In November 2023, Turkish Airlines unveiled the airline's new branding and livery.[8] The airline will operate as a fully-owned low-cost subsidiary of Turkish Airlines.[9] It also announced plans to acquire a separate AOC for the carrier.[10]
On 2 January 2024, AnadoluJet received its own independent air operator's certificate ahead of its rebranding due in early 2024.[11] It is subsequently rebranded into its new corporate identity as AJet on 31 March 2024.[3]
Destinations edit
AJet operates flights to domestic destinations and international destinations in several countries across Europe and Asia.[12][13][14]
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AJet additionally maintains codeshare agreements with its parent company Turkish Airlines.[citation needed]
Fleet edit
Current fleet edit
As of May 2024[update], AJet operates a fleet of the following narrow-body aircraft.[2]
| Aircraft | In service | Orders | Passengers | Notes | ||
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| J | Y | Total | ||||
| Airbus A320-200 | 1 | — | — | 180 | 180 | Leased from SmartLynx Airlines.[2] |
| Airbus A320neo | 9 | — | — | 186 | 186 | Originally ordered by S7 Airlines.[15] |
| Airbus A321-200 | 5 | — | — | 220 | 220 | Leased from SmartLynx Airlines and SmartLynx Airlines Malta.[2] |
| Airbus A321neo | 14 | — | 8 | 203 | 211 | Originally ordered by S7 Airlines.[15] |
| — | 240 | 240 | ||||
| Boeing 737-800 | 45 | — | — | 186 | 186 | Most transferred from Turkish Airlines.[2] |
| 189 | 189 | |||||
| Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 10 | 3 | 8 | 168 | 176 | Originally ordered by S7 Airlines.[15] |
| — | 189 | 189 | ||||
| Total | 84 | 3 | ||||
Historic fleet edit
AJet and formerly AnadoluJet also had operated the following aircraft types in the past:[16]
| Aircraft | Total | Introduced | Retired | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ATR 72-500 | 2 | 2010 | 2014 | Operated by Borajet. |
| Boeing 737-400 | 8 | 2008 | 2010 | |
| Boeing 737-700 | 10 | 2012 | 2016 | |
| Embraer E190 | 3 | 2015 | 2016 | Operated by Borajet. |
| Embraer E195 | 3 | 2015 | 2016 | Operated by Borajet. |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ https://www.iata.org/en/publications/directories/code-search/?airline.search=vf
- ^ a b c d e "AJet Fleet Details and History". www.planespotters.net. Retrieved 19 May 2024.
- ^ a b ajet.com - AnadoluJet Seferlerine Kayıtlı Yolcuların Ajet Seferlerine Aktarımı! 18 March 2024
- ^ "AnadoluJet is certified as a 3-Star Low-Cost Airline".
- ^ Liu, Jim (13 January 2020). "Turkish Airlines confirms AnadoluJet network transition from late-March 2020". Routesonline.
- ^ ch-aviation.com - Turkish Airlines moves ahead with AnadoluJet hive-off 27 February 2023
- ^ "Turkish Airlines spins off AnadoluJet into a new subsidiary".
- ^ "Turkish Airlines' AnadoluJet reborn with new livery as AJet". 24 November 2023. Retrieved 24 November 2023.
- ^ Dunn, Graham. "Turkish Airlines unveils AJet brand for low-cost carrier AnadoluJet". FlightGlobal. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ "Turkish Airlines spins off AnadoluJet into a new subsidiary". ch-aviation. Retrieved 25 November 2023.
- ^ ch-aviation.com - Türkiye's AnadoluJet rebrands as AJet; obtains own AOC 3 January 2024
- ^ thy.com - Flight Schedule retrieved 20 September 2016
- ^ "Flught Network". anadolujet.com.
- ^ "AJet Route Map". flightconnections.com.
- ^ a b c "Turkey's AnadoluJet adds first A321neo". Ch-Aviation. 12 July 2022.
- ^ "AnadoluJet Historic Fleet". Retrieved 11 December 2016.
External links edit
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