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Pegasus Among the World's Top Five Most Punctual Airlines

Pegasus Airlines has ranked among the world's top five airlines for on-time performance - regarded as one of the aviation industry's most important operational indicators - in OAG's major airline category for June, covering carriers operating more than 20,000 flights in the month.

Pegasus Airlines expands its London presence with daily direct London Gatwick- Sabiha Gökçen flights

LONDON (16 June 2026) - Pegasus Airlines, one of Europe’s leading low-cost airlines, launched a new direct summer route on 15 June 2026, between London Gatwick and Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International, further strengthening its UK presence network and enhancing connectivity between the UK, Türkiye and beyond.

Pegasus Airlines invests in new AI-powered operations platform

LONDRA (20 May 2026) – Pegasus Innovation Lab, which leads Pegasus Airlines’ innovation-driven transformation, has entered into a strategic partnership with Overwatch AI as both a strategic investor and design partner for an AI-powered platform aimed at enabling pilots, cabin crews and operations teams to access critical information more quickly and support operational decision-making.

Pegasus Opens New Aircraft Maintenance Centre at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport

Pegasus Airlines has significantly increased its technical maintenance capacity and capabilities by opening its new aircraft maintenance centre at Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport.

Pegasus Airlines Announced as Official Airline Partner of Chelsea Football Club

Chelsea Football Club and Pegasus Airlines today announce a new global, multi-year partnership that sees Pegasus become the club’s Official Airline Partner.

Pegasus Airlines finalizes agreement for CFM LEAP-1B engines to power Boeing 737-10 fleet

Pegasus Airlines and CFM International have signed an agreement for up to 300 LEAP-1B engines to support Pegasus’ future Boeing 737-10 fleet. The agreement, which also covers spare engines and long-term maintenance services, supports Pegasus’ sustainable growth strategy with higher fuel efficiency and lower emissions goals, and will support aircraft deliveries under Pegasus Airlines’ largest aircraft order to date, announced in December 2024.

Pegasus Airlines signs agreement to acquire Czech Airlines and its subsidiary Smartwings

Pegasus Airlines has signed an agreement to acquire Czech Airlines and its subsidiary Smartwings to advance the next phase of its global growth

Pegasus Airlines launches direct flights between Izmir and Barcelona

Strengthening its European flight network, Pegasus Airlines is launching direct flights between Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport. This new route, connecting one of the great jewels of the Aegean to Spain's capital of art and culture, will offer travellers great convenience.