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Turkish Airlines: the beginnings

Adam GavineBy 2 Mins Read
In the late 1950s Türk Hava Yollari – Turkish Airlines (THY) – took delivery of five V.794D series Viscounts, with Rolls-Royce Dart 510 engines
Turkish Airlines was initially established as a domestic carrier, but with the arrival of its Douglas DC-3s and C-47s the airline began international services. In 1947 the airline commenced Ankara–Istanbul–Athens flights
The DC-3 was developed in the 1930s as a larger, improved 14-bed sleeper version of the DC-2
Turkish Airlines began operating the McDonnell Douglas DC-9 in 1967
Two McDonnell Douglas DC-10s joined the Turkish Airlines fleet in 1973. The crew uniform was stylish and practical
The McDonnell Douglas fleet brought new travel and employment opportunities to Turkey
Turkish Airlines’ first international flight was from Ankara to Athens via Istanbul on 12 February, 1947

These crew members were helping build something special. Today Turkish Airlines flies to 120 countries from Istanbul Airport, with a young fleet of 372 aircraft
Turkish Airlines has gone from being an important employer, to a significant employer, now having more than 37,000 staff
Fokker F27 Friendships joined the fleet in the late 1950s
Turkish Airlines’ first general manager Fesan Evrensev (left) was born in 1878. He made his first flight on 26 April, 1912 as Turkey’s first pilot
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Ever since his first flight on a TriStar, Adam has loved air travel, and since becoming editor of the Aircraft Interiors International brand he has really enjoyed the opportunity to be involved with the latest aircraft and airline products before they are even launched. Adam co-ordinates the running of the magazine, from commissioning articles and artwork, to ensuring that high standards of quality are maintained, as well as managing online content. Adam is proud to sit on the jury of the Crystal Cabin Awards and to have laid on the bed in Etihad's Residence.

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