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13 South Korean Airlines Planes Catch Fire in 5 Years
South Korean aviation authorities reported 13 aircraft fires linked to electronic device batteries from 2020 to 2024, highlighting safety concerns with lithium-ion batteries. Nine incidents involved power banks, while mobile phones and e-cigarettes caused one fire each. A recent fire on an Air Busan aircraft intensified these concerns. In response, airlines are implementing new safety protocols, including banning power banks in overhead compartments and enhancing crew training for battery-related incidents. The rising trend in such fires underscores the need for vigilance and cooperation among all aviation stakeholders to ensure passenger safety.
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Turkish Airlines Carries 83.4M Passengers in 2024, Up 2.1%
In 2024, Turkish Airlines transported 83.4 million passengers, a 2.1% increase from 2023, with 31.7 million international travelers, up 6.4%. Despite this growth, the network load factor slightly decreased to 82.2%. The airline also moved two million tons of cargo, a 20.6% rise. December saw 6.4 million passengers, a 5.3% improvement. The fleet expanded to 492 aircraft, with 342 more on order. Turkish Airlines launched flights to Melbourne and Sydney, resumed services to Afghanistan, and began routes to Denver and Dallas-Fort Worth. The airline received a Guinness World Record for operating flights to the most countries.
