Inspections reveal Turkish Airlines violated multiple aviation safety norms across Indian airports.
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has flagged several safety and compliance violations by Turkish Airlines during recent inspections conducted across key Indian airports. Between May 29 and June 2, the DGCA carried out Safety Oversight and Ramp inspections of the airline’s passenger and cargo operations in Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bengaluru.
One major lapse was found at Bengaluru Airport, where a marshaller was directing aircraft without proper authorisation or a valid competency card—both essential under Indian regulations. In Hyderabad and Bengaluru, Turkish Airlines’ ground handling agent, Globe Ground India, was operating without a Service Level Agreement (SLA), and key equipment, such as trolleys and GPUs, lacked proper documentation. The DGCA also noted the mishandling of hazardous cargo, including explosives, which were transported without necessary regulatory approvals.
The regulator has instructed Turkish Airlines to rectify these issues and ensure compliance with international safety standards. These developments follow increased scrutiny of Turkish firms amid geopolitical tensions.
Source: The Economic Times
