THY - Turkish Airlines, Inc. is the national airline of Turkey, headquartered in Istanbul. It operates scheduled services to 124 international and 34 domestic cities (35 domestic airports), serving a total of 160 airports, in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Americas. The airline's main base is at Atatürk International Airport, with secondary hubs at Esenboğa International Airport, Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, and Adnan Menderes Airport. In 2006, 2007, 2008 and 2009, THY carried 17 million, 19.7 million, 22.5 million, and 25.1 million passengers with total revenues of US$2.23, US$3.0, US$4.5, and US$4billion, respectively. THY is projected to be Europe's 7th biggest airline in terms of passengers carried in 2009 (4th in national flag carriers). The airline has more than 12,000 employees. THY has been a member of the Star Alliance since 1 April 2008.

Turkish Airlines is an official sponsor of FC Barcelona, Manchester United and the Euroleague Final Four Paris 2010 The airlines has a maintenance centre at its hub Atatürk International Airport, (IST) in Istanbul. Turkish Airlines Maintenance Center with THY Technic responsible for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of THY's aircraft, engines, and components.

Turkish Technic are to open a new engine center in SAW in partnership with Pratt & Whitney, Sabiha Gökçen International Airport. The facility will provide engine maintenance, repair and overhaul services to customers worldwide.