US EditionIndian Airline to Terminate Deal with Turkish Carrier
- IndiGo announced it will terminate its damp lease agreement with Turkish Airlines by August 31, 2025, following a regulatory extension in India.
- The decision follows the Indian government’s refusal to grant IndiGo a six-month extension and comes amid growing public criticism linked to Turkiye's support for Pakistan during a recent conflict.
- IndiGo utilizes two Boeing 777-300ER jets leased from Turkish Airlines under a damp lease arrangement, where Turkish Airlines is responsible for providing the aircraft, crew, maintenance, and insurance, while IndiGo manages the ticketing and promotional aspects.
- A senior regulator stated IndiGo received a final three-month extension to end the lease and will not seek further extensions, with CEO Pieter Elbers affirming, "we operate within the guidance...compliant with the government's regulations."
- The termination signals strained India-Turkey relations and is part of broader national security measures, prompting rival Air India to explore alternatives to Turkish maintenance facilities for its wide-body aircraft.
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In view of 'public sentiments', Air India seeks alternative to Turkish firm for jet maintenance
Amid rising anger in India over Turkey’s support for Pakistan, Air India plans to shift its aircraft maintenance away from Turkish Technic. The airline is now exploring other options in Southeast Asia, West Asia, and the US, according to CEO Campbell Wilson.
After Turkey's support to Pakistan and anti-India stance, IndiGo has decided to end its partnership with Turkish Airlines. The company's CEO Peter Elbers said that we are currently following the rules and will continue to work as per the instructions of the government.
DGCA grants IndiGo 3-month extension for Turkish airlines lease
Mumbai: Aviation watchdog DGCA on Friday granted a one-time final extension of three months to IndiGo on damp leasing of two Boeing 777 aircraft from Turkish Airlines till August 31 to avoid sudden flight disruptions that will cause inconvenience to passengers but directed the airline to terminate the lease within the three-month period. IndiGo has also been directed by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) not to seek any further ext…
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