#TurkishAirlines Chairman Ahmet Bolat announced that the carrier expects passenger numbers to climb from 92.6 million in 2025 to 100 million this year, while cargo volumes are projected to reach 2.3 million tons alongside revenue growth.
Bolat reported that total revenues in 2025 rose 6 percent compared to the previous year, with passenger operations generating $19.8 billion and
#cargooperations contributing $3.4 billion.
Despite geopolitical tensions and persistent supply chain challenges, the airline delivered a net profit of $2.2 billion, he said.
Investments reached $6 billion last year, bringing total spending over the past five years to $20 billion, according to the company executive. In addition,Turkish Airlines distributed $225 million in dividends in 2025, its first payout in 12 years, he also said.
Operational hurdles remain, Bolat noted, citing delays in aircraft deliveries, ongoing engine shortages and new difficulties in sourcing landing gear components. “These issues a...