Dhaka: Turkish Airlines posted a $1.1 billion profit from its main operations in the third quarter of 2025, driven by strong demand across its global network and resilient operational performance, the carrier said.

Revenue rose 4.9pc year on year to about $7 billion in the July–September period, bringing total revenue for the first nine months to $17.8 billion.

Profit from main operations stood at $1.7 billion for January–September. Consolidated assets reached $43.2 billion, while total employment, including subsidiaries, exceeded 101,000.

The airline invested $3.6 billion in the first nine months of the year.

Despite global challenges including trade disruptions and aircraft engine constraints, Turkish Airlines carried a record 27.2 million passengers in the third quarter, its highest ever for the period.

Capacity rose 8.2pc year on year and stood 43pc above pre-pandemic levels. Passenger revenue increased 6.1pc, while EBITDAR reached $2.1 billion, representing a margin of 29.6pc, despite yield pressure and rising costs.

Chairman and Executive Committee head Ahmet Bolat said the results underscored the airline’s ability to sustain growth under diverse operating conditions as it advances its 2033 strategy.

The airline expanded international partnerships during the quarter, including new codeshare agreements and the acquisition of a minority stake in Spain’s Air Europa, aimed at boosting passenger and cargo traffic between Türkiye and Spain and improving access to Latin American markets.

As of September, Turkish Airlines’ fleet had grown 8.4pc year on year to 506 aircraft. It has agreed with Boeing on orders for 50 firm and 25 optional 787-9/10 jets, and 100 firm and 50 optional 737-8/10 MAX aircraft, supporting its target of expanding the fleet to more than 800 planes by 2033.

Citing strong October traffic growth, including a 19pc rise in passengers and a 16pc increase in cargo volumes, the airline said it expects its full-year 2025 EBITDAR margin to remain within the 22–24pc range.

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