DGCA flags on Turkish airlines to obtain safety lapses during the slope inspections at four Indian airports

The General Directorate of Civil Aviation (DGCA) directed Turkish airlines to ensure the full compliance of international and national regulations for aviation safety after a series of inspections revealed multiple lapses in operations through Indian airports.

Between May 29 and June 2, 2025, DGCA conducted safety and slope inspections (Sofa/RAMP) for Turkish Airlines passengers and goods in Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bengaluru. Inspections under Article 16 of the International Civil Aviation Convention were conducted to evaluate the commitment to ICAO standards and recommended practices as well as DGCA standards.

The main results of the inspections included:

> Inc satisfied crowd: At Bangaluru Airport, the Earth’s Marshal lacked a correct permission and the efficiency energy, which raised concerns about procedural integrity in the treatment of the Earth.

> Maintenance Protocol: Ameea Maintenance Engineer (Amee) was absent during the arrival of the plane to Bangaluru. A technician performed the procedures instead, although AirWorks is the engineering services provider for Turkish airlines.

> Supervising dangerous goods: a shipment that carries dangerous goods did not have the permission of DGCA to transport explosives on the Indian airspace. The advertisement lacked the required documents and details.

> Ground handling rolls: At Hyderabad and Bangaluru airports, there was no agreement at the level of official service (SLA) between Turkish Airlines and the Earth handling agent (GHA). Ground support equipment, including stairs and GPU, was used without adequate accountability or official delivery, especially when Globe Ground India works without the appropriate transition from Celebi.

DGCA has instructed Turkish Airlines to correct all problems and provide evidence of compliance. She also warned against procedures to ensure continuous commitment to safety standards.

Airline regulator reiterated his commitment to the highest safety standards for all foreign transport companies operating in India.

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Last week, Indigo was granted an “last and final” extension for a period of three months to continue operating wet planes from Turkish Airlines, amid the government’s move to expand business connections with Turkey because of its support for Pakistan.

In a statement last Friday, DGCA said that the new deadline for operating the wet aircraft is August 31, 2025-extends from the previous pieces on May 31.

Indigo requested a six -month extension, which was rejected. “Indigo has been granted another extension and again for a period of three months based on the pledge of the airline to end the wet rental contract with Turkish airlines during this period and do not seek any additional extension,” DGCA.

Feelings rise against Türkiye in India to provide it with Pakistan. Tension between India and Pakistan escalated to a four -day military confrontation after the “Sindoor Operation” on May 7, which aims to dismantle nine terrorist launch platforms along the border.