Turkish Airlines (TK)

In 2023, Turkish Airlines joined Turkey’s first sustainable aviation platform, established as part of a joint effort between Boeing and Istanbul Technical University. The airline already uses SAF in its operations but plans to use more, provided its availability increases globally.

Over time, the airline's fleet has grown and modernised with aircraft that consume less fuel and are quieter. In 2023, the airline signed a contract with Airbus for an order of 355 new-generation aircraft.

Turkish Airlines purchases CORSIA credits to offset its CO2 emissions.
The airline has announced that unavoidable emissions will be voluntarily compensated, in addition to regulatory compensation schemes (CORSIA, EU ETS, UK ETS). The company offers voluntary carbon offsetting through its "CO2emission" project. Travellers can offset their flight via various offsetting projects.

Turkish Airlines optimises its ground and in-flight operations. It minimises the use of APUs on the ground by taxiing or using equipment to tow the aircraft on the runway. It conducts continuous descents, regularly washes its engines, and minimises the weight of its aircraft. The airline also uses advanced technologies (modern 4-D planning system) that process numerous parameters and enable the creation of optimised routes that reduce fuel consumption.

Turkish Airlines prioritises waste prevention, reuse, and recycling. In accordance with ISO 14001 and IEnvA, employee training and waste reduction projects are in place.