BARIG Welcomes AJet as New Airline Member
• Young, dynamically developing airline within the Turkish aviation industry
Frankfurt am Main, January 28, 2026. The international airline association BARIG (Board of Airline Representatives in Germany) continues to grow and welcomes the Turkish carrier AJet as a new member in its community. AJet is the country’s youngest low-cost airline and a rapidly growing subsidiary of Turkish Airlines, connecting Europe, the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia with major cities and holiday regions in Türkiye. AJet operates in 34 countries and flies to 59 international destinations in addition to more than 40 destinations within its domestic Turkish route network. In Germany, AJet currently serves eight airports.
“AJet is a dynamically developing company that focuses on modern, low-emission, fuel-efficient aircraft in addition to targeted route planning,” says Michael Hoppe, BARIG Chairman and Executive Director. “We are delighted to welcome this new airline to our BARIG network.“
AJet currently operates a fleet of approximately 90 aircraft, including Airbus A320neo, A321neo, Boeing 737-800, and 737 MAX 8 aircraft. Within the next ten years, the fleet is expected to more than double to 200 aircraft; according to current plans, AJet will then serve over 50 countries.
“Germany is one of AJet’s key markets,” emphasizes Kerem Sarp, AJet CEO. “At a time of significant change in the aviation industry, constructive dialogue and effective representation are essential. BARIG provides an important platform for engagement with industry stakeholders and partners. Our membership supports AJet’s strategic growth objectives as we continue to expand our modern, efficient fleet and international network.”
Further current BARIG topics and news on aviation are available at www.barig.aero/en/news.
