New Delhi: In light of the increasing tensions with Turkey, Air India has made a significant decision. The Tata Group airline will now rely less on the Turkish company Turkish Technic for the maintenance of its aircraft. CEO Campbell Wilson stated that Air India will now send its Boeing 777 and 787 aircraft for repairs to other countries. During Operation Sindoor, Turkey openly supported Pakistan. Since then, there has been a widespread boycott of Turkish products and services in India.
Air India CEO Campbell Wilson said that aircraft maintenance is a global business. He mentioned, “It takes some time to adjust as circumstances change. However, we consider national sentiments. We also see what people want from us.”
Currently, Turkish Technic is repairing some of Air India’s large aircraft. Wilson said that for some time, Air India will have to send its planes abroad for repair. They will use facilities available in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and America. Turkish Technic will also be included in this. However, very few planes will be sent there. Wilson said we will send fewer planes to Turkey and more to other countries.
Air India has a total of 191 aircraft, including 64 large-sized jet planes. Tensions between India and Turkey have been rising since May. Turkey condemned India’s attacks in Pakistan. Following this, on May 15, India’s Bureau of Civil Aviation Security (BCAS) revoked the security clearance of the Turkish company Celebi Airport Services India Private Limited, citing national security as the reason. Then on May 30, the aviation regulator DGCA granted IndiGo a final three-month extension to rent two Boeing 777 aircraft from Turkish Airlines. This extension ends on August 31.
This means that the Government of India is cautious about its relations with Turkey. Air India is also supporting the government’s decision. Therefore, Air India will now be less dependent on Turkish Technic for the maintenance of its aircraft and will use facilities available in other countries.
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