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Pegasus Airlines (Pegasus Hava Tasimaciligi AS) is an airline based in Istanbul, Turkey. It operates holiday charter flights to Turkish resorts from northern and western Europe, and leases aircraft and crew to other operators on demand. Its main base is İstanbul Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), Istanbul, with a hub at Antalya International Airport (AYT).

History


The airline was established on 1 December 1989 and started operations on 15 April 1990. It was owned by Aer Lingus, but was sold in 1994 to Yapi Kredi Bank. It is now owned by Esas Holdings (85%) and Silkar (15%).

Pegasus Airlines is one of the biggest charter companies in Turkey with a passenger capacity of more than 4 million passengers per year.

Destinations


As of June 6 2006, listed on flypgs.com

Cyprus

Germany

Turkey

Fleet


The Pegasus Airlines fleet consists of the following aircraft (at July 2006):

The airline has also ordered 12 Boeing 737s (6 firm orders for 737-800, and 6 options for either of 737-700, 800 or 900 ER).

Pegasus Airlines average fleet age is 6.9 years (July 2006).

External links


Airlines of Turkey

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