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India Today
12 hours ago
- Business
- India Today
False claim: Turkey on maintenance link with crashed Air India dreamliner
Turkey has refuted claims linking one of its firms to the maintenance of the Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that crashed in Ahmedabad earlier this week, killing 270 people. In a statement, the Directorate of Communications' Center for Countering Disinformation clarified that reports suggesting Turkish Technic serviced the aircraft were 'false'."The claim that 'the maintenance of the Boeing 787-8 passenger aircraft was carried out by Turkish Technic' following the crash of an Air India passenger aircraft during take-off is false. The claim that the crashed aircraft was maintained by Turkish Technic constitutes disinformation aimed at manipulating public opinion regarding Turkiye-India relations," the department London-bound passenger aircraft that took off from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport crashed within minutes on Thursday afternoon, slamming into the BJ Medical College hostel complex. Miraculously, one passenger survived the impact. "Under the agreements made between Air India and Turkish Technic in 2024 and 2025, maintenance services are provided exclusively for B777-type wide-body aircraft. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner involved in the accident does not fall within the scope of this agreement. To date, Turkish Technic has not conducted maintenance on any Air India aircraft of this type," the department also said that although we are aware of which company performed the most recent maintenance on the crashed aircraft, it was beyond scope to make a statement on this matter to avoid further speculation."The Center for Countering Disinformation will continue to monitor and take the necessary measures against efforts that target the reputation of our flagship brands, which represent Turkiye on the international stage," it India Flight AI 171, en route to London's Gatwick airport, crashed into the BJ Medical College hostel and canteen complex shortly after takeoff from Ahmedabad airport on Thursday afternoon. The crash site was engulfed in flames, with extensive damage reported to hostel infrastructure. The process of identifying victims is underway through DNA matching, and bodies are being handed over to families after identity Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has recovered the black box 28 hours after the incident. A detailed probe is underway to ascertain the cause of the crash.
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Business Standard
15 hours ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Turkiye govt denies involvement of Turkish Technic in Air India crash
The Turkiye government has rejected allegations that Turkish Technic, the maintenance, repair and overhaul centre of Turkish Airlines, was involved in maintaining the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that crashed in Ahmedabad, India. It described the claims as baseless disinformation intended to tarnish Turkey's leading global brands. "The claim that 'the maintenance of the Boeing 787-8 passenger aircraft was carried out by Turkish Technic' following the crash of an Air India passenger aircraft during take-off is false," the official sources in Turkiye said in an official statement. The claim that Turkish Technic maintained the crashed aircraft constitutes "disinformation" aimed at "manipulating" public opinion regarding Turkiye-India relations, the statement added. The officials clarified that Turkish Technic had never worked on any Boeing 787-8 aircraft belonging to Air India. They also stated that the maintenance agreements signed between Air India and Turkish Technic in 2024 and 2025 were limited to B777-type wide-body aircraft only. The Turkish authorities confirmed that while they were aware of the company that carried out the most recent maintenance on the crashed aircraft, issuing a statement on the matter is beyond its purview to prevent unnecessary speculation. The authorities also said that the Centre for Countering Disinformation will continue to monitor and act against any misinformation aimed at tarnishing the reputation of its flagship brands on the global stage. The clarification follows a public statement by yoga guru Baba Ramdev, who claimed that a Turkish agency was responsible for maintaining Air India aircraft. 'I've come to know that an agency from Turkiye was handling the maintenance and servicing of these aircraft,' Ramdev said. 'India needs to keep a close watch on the aviation sector. There's a possibility of a conspiracy involving that agency. We must curb foreign interference in such sensitive matters.' DGCA ramps up inspections of Boeing 787 jets The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has ordered urgent safety checks on dozens of Boeing 787 jets following the Air India crash that killed all but one of the 242 people on board, Bloomberg reported. Air India said it had completed one-time inspections on nine Dreamliners under the regulator's supervision, with 24 more aircraft still to be checked. The inspections are being conducted as the aircraft return to India, before they are cleared for their next flights. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said on Friday that it had ordered maintenance checks on all of Air India's Boeing 787-8 and 787-9 aircraft powered by General Electric's GEnx engines. The two-week inspections will cover the fuel, cabin air, engine control, and hydraulic systems, following indications that the Air India aircraft lost thrust during take-off.
India.com
16 hours ago
- Business
- India.com
Turkey Firm Denies Involvement In Maintenance Of Crashed Air India Dreamliner
New Delhi: Turkey has strongly denied allegations that its firm, Turkish Technic, was involved in the maintenance of the Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner that crashed in Ahmedabad, killing 241 people on board and several others on the ground. The Directorate of Communications Center for Countering Disinformation in Turkey described the claims as "false" and "disinformation aimed at manipulating public opinion regarding Turkey-India relations". According to Turkey's statement, the agreements between Air India and Turkish Technic for 2024 and 2025 exclusively covered maintenance services for B777-type wide-body aircraft, which do not include the Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner involved in the accident. Turkish Technic has confirmed that it has not conducted maintenance on any Air India aircraft of this type. 'The claim that the crashed aircraft was maintained by Turkish Technic constitutes disinformation aimed at manipulating public opinion regarding Turkiye-India relations,' it posted on X on Friday, a day after an Air India flight to London crashed in Ahmedabad, killing 241 people on board and several others on the ground. The claim that 'the maintenance of the Boeing 787-8 passenger aircraft was carried out by Turkish Technic' following the crash of an Air India passenger aircraft during take-off is false. The claim that the crashed aircraft was maintained by Turkish Technic constitutes… — Dezenformasyonla Mücadele Merkezi (@dmmiletisim) June 13, 2025 'Under the agreements made between Air India and Turkish Technic in 2024 and 2025, maintenance services are provided exclusively for B777-type wide-body aircraft. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner involved in the accident does not fall within the scope of this agreement. To date, Turkish Technic has not conducted maintenance on any Air India aircraft of this type,' it added. The Turkish firm stated that it is "aware" of the company that performed the most recent maintenance on the crashed aircraft but declined to comment further to avoid speculation. The Center for Countering Disinformation assured that it would continue to monitor and take necessary measures against efforts targeting Turkey's reputation. 'The Center for Countering Disinformation will continue to monitor and take the necessary measures against efforts that target the reputation of our flagship brands, which represent Türkiye on the international stage. As the people of Türkiye, we sincerely share the grief of the Indian people over this tragic plane crash,' it said. This denial comes nearly a month after a Turkish firm, Celebi Ground Handling India Private Limited, lost its security clearance due to Turkey's support for Pakistan over Operation Sindoor. The Civil Aviation Ministry revoked the clearance, citing national security interests, after discovering that Turkey-made drones were used in Pakistan's drone attacks on India. The Air India flight crashed into a medical college hostel complex shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad's Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. Miraculously, one passenger survived the crash. The incident has raised concerns about aviation safety and maintenance protocols. Investigation and Aftermath 1. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation and the Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau have initiated high-level investigations into the crash. 2. A committee chaired by the Home Secretary will assess existing safety protocols and recommend improvements. 4. Air India CEO Campbell Wilson has announced plans to move away from Turkish Technic for heavy maintenance, opting for facilities in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, or the US instead. The crash has sparked an outpouring of grief, with Turkey expressing solidarity with the Indian people over the tragic incident. As investigations continue, the aviation industry will be watching closely for any insights into the cause of the crash and potential implications for safety protocols.
NDTV
16 hours ago
- Business
- NDTV
Turkey Rejects Claims Linking Its Firm To Crashed Air India Dreamliner
Ankara: Turkey has denied that its firm was involved in the maintenance of the Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which crashed in Ahmedabad this week. Turkey's Directorate of Communications Center for Countering Disinformation said that the claim that the Turkish Technic carried out the maintenance of the Boeing 787-8 passenger aircraft was 'false'. 'The claim that the crashed aircraft was maintained by Turkish Technic constitutes disinformation aimed at manipulating public opinion regarding Turkiye-India relations,' it posted on X on Friday, a day after an Air India flight to London crashed in Ahmedabad, killing 241 people on board and several others on the ground. The flight from Ahmedabad crashed into the premises of the BJ Medical College hostel complex moments after taking off from the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport on Thursday afternoon. One passenger miraculously survived. 'Under the agreements made between Air India and Turkish Technic in 2024 and 2025, maintenance services are provided exclusively for B777-type wide-body aircraft. The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner involved in the accident does not fall within the scope of this agreement. To date, Turkish Technic has not conducted maintenance on any Air India aircraft of this type,' it added. The claim that 'the maintenance of the Boeing 787-8 passenger aircraft was carried out by Turkish Technic' following the crash of an Air India passenger aircraft during take-off is false. The claim that the crashed aircraft was maintained by Turkish Technic constitutes… — Dezenformasyonla Mücadele Merkezi (@dmmiletisim) June 13, 2025 It claimed that it was 'aware' of the company that performed the most recent maintenance on the crashed aircraft, but said it was 'beyond its scope to make a statement on this matter to avoid further speculation'. 'The Center for Countering Disinformation will continue to monitor and take the necessary measures against efforts that target the reputation of our flagship brands, which represent Türkiye on the international stage. As the people of Türkiye, we sincerely share the grief of the Indian people over this tragic plane crash,' it said. The statement comes nearly a month after a Turkish firm that handled the services at nine major airports in India lost its security clearance following Turkey's support of Pakistan over Operation Sindoor. An order from the Civil Aviation Ministry on May 15 said the security clearance for Celebi Ground Handling India Private Limited was 'revoked with immediate effect in the interest of national security". The move came after it was found that a majority of the drones fired by Pakistan at India on May 8 included the Turkey-made Asisguard SONGAR and the Bayraktar TB2, an unmanned combat aerial vehicle. Ankara had then faced a massive backlash with many Indian tourists cancelling trips to the West Asian country.
