Turkish low-cost Pegasus Airlines honored with 2 awards

By Tuba Ongun

ANKARA (AA) – Türkiye's low-cost Pegasus Airlines was honored with two prizes for the youngest fleet, the carrier announced on Monday.

Pegasus Airlines has received the World's 4th Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award in the “100+ aircraft in their fleet” category and Europe’s 4th Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award by leading airline intelligence provider ch-aviation, it said in a statement.

The awards recognize the efforts of budget airlines in maintaining a modern fleet, contributing to fuel efficiency and sustainability.

Pegasus Airlines flies to 136 destinations in 50 countries with its fleet of 108 aircraft at an average age of 4.53 years.

The company's CEO, Guliz Ozturk, said: "Our continued investment in younger aircraft is a core part of our fleet strategy bringing increased fuel efficiency and supporting our sustainability objectives."

Ch-aviation established the Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award to revere airlines worldwide who understand the value and necessity of investing in their fleets, introducing new-generation aircraft that considerably reduce CO2 emissions in the aviation industry and improve fuel economy, its CEO Thomas Jaeger said.

"Sustainability represents a significant challenge and will continue to require giant leaps forward for the aviation industry. Hence, the ch-aviation has decided to honor them with this award that celebrates their effort.”

Meanwhile, India's IndiGo won the World's Youngest Aircraft Fleet Award in the “100+ aircraft in their fleet” category, operating a fleet of 344 aircraft with an average age of 3.94 years.