&w=3840&q=100)
Aviation regulator finds safety lapses in Turkish Airlines ops in India
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has found significant safety and procedural lapses during inspections of Turkish Airlines' passenger and cargo operations at four major Indian airports.
The inspections were carried out between May 29 and June 2, 2025, at Delhi, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Bengaluru airports, under Article 16 of the Convention on International Civil Aviation.
Compliance with ICAO and DGCA norms ordered
Following the findings, the Ministry of Civil Aviation directed Turkish Airlines to immediately address the violations and ensure full compliance with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices, as well as DGCA regulations.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Ministry said the airline must implement corrective actions promptly. The DGCA also indicated that a follow-up inspection will be conducted to ensure continuous safety oversight.
Key lapses identified in inspection
The DGCA inspection highlighted critical issues, including marshaller competency, aircraft maintenance practices, handling of dangerous goods, and deficiencies in the ground handling agreement.
One of the most serious concerns emerged at Hyderabad airport, where services were being provided without a formal agreement between Turkish Airlines and the current ground handling agent, Globe Ground India.
Previously, Turkish Airlines had engaged the Turkish firm Celebi as its ground handling provider. However, Celebi came under scrutiny for alleged security lapses, leading to the termination of its contract. In response, the firm and its subsidiaries filed four public interest litigations in different High Courts across the country.
Course correction mandated by DGCA
The DGCA has instructed Turkish Airlines to undertake immediate course correction and reinforce compliance with safety protocols. A follow-up investigation will be conducted to monitor the airline's adherence to required standards.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Time of India
26 minutes ago
- Time of India
NPP can become NE's unified political voice: Conrad
Kohima: Meghalaya CM Conrad K Sangma asserted that NPP can become the voice the northeast has waited for if party workers remain rooted, practical and connected. He lamented that the region has long lacked a unified political voice and is often under-represented in national decision-making. The NPP president also emphasised that while his party holds a national status, its core strength and commitment remain rooted in the northeast. Addressing Nagaland NPP leaders and functionaries, the party national president reiterated his long-term vision of building the party's presence in the state, noting that shifting political scenarios in the region could open up new opportunities. "There's a shift happening in northeast politics. If we stay rooted, practical, and connected, NPP can become the voice the region has waited for," he said. Later, during an interaction with journalists, Conrad reiterated that the party's foundation rested on representing the voice of the indigenous and tribal communities. "While NPP is a national party, its strength is rooted in the region," he said. He emphasised that NPP will continue to take a strong stand on issues affecting the region, such as citizenship, identity and development. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 《皇者天下》女力集結直播不斷電！6/28~7/4活動服【三馬同槽】限時開啟，快來應援你最愛的女神，為女神打天下！ 皇者天下 閱讀更多 Undo Highlighting the party's growing footprint, Conrad cited significant gains in states like Manipur — where NPP increased its vote share from 6% in 2017 to nearly 17% in 2022 — and in Nagaland, where the party grew from two to five MLAs in the 2023 elections. Emphasising the importance of building a strong, grassroots-based political platform that can represent the unique needs and aspirations of the region, the Meghalaya CM reflected on the journey of NPP. "Building a political party is no easy task, especially in the northeast, where local dynamics are deeply complex. But through perseverance and staying focused on regional issues, we've grown from a local platform to one of the six national parties in India," he said. Asked for his comment on Union home minister Amit Shah's comments suggesting a preference for Indian languages over English, Conrad clarified that while promoting regional languages is important, English remained indispensable in Meghalaya, Nagaland and much of the northeast. pti
Time of India
an hour ago
- Time of India
Rosneft in talks with RIL to sell its stake in Nayara
New Delhi: Russian energy major Rosneft's quest for a buyer for its stake in Nayara Energy seems to have ended up at ' doors after lukewarm response from other Indian businesses, including state-run players. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The two giants have started exploratory talks but it is too early to expect a definitive outcome due to Rosneft's asking price of $20 billion, which had turned off businesses approached earlier. People in the know said Rosneft has softened its demand to $17 billion, which is still daunting for India's largest private player in the oil sector. RIL described these as "market rumour". But if and when these initial contacts translates into a deal, it will make RIL India's largest refiner, displacing state-run IndianOil. RIL currently operates the world's largest refining complex in a single location at Jamnagar in Gujarat, with a total capacity of 68 million tonnes per year. Acquisition of Nayara will add another 20 million tonne per year to its capacity, surpassing IndianOil's 80.7 million tonne, and will boost its market presence by adding 6,750 petrol pumps to its existing network of more than 1,700 outlets operated under Jio-bp brand. Rosneft has been looking to exit Nayara since last year as Western sanctions imposed after Moscow's 2022 military action against Ukraine blocked repatriation of profit. It is not clear how it will repatriate the sale proceeds in case of a deal. The people cited above said last week's deal between RIL's fuel retail brand Jio-bp and the Adani-Total Gas, the gas business venture with French energy major Total, for selling their respective fuels from each other's outlets, could be part of the Nayara acquisition chessboard. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The Adani group, among others approached by Rosneft, is reported to have turned down the offer. The reason, in addition to Rosneft's valuation, is the group's agreement with Total that bars further fossil fuel investments. If RIL was to finally acquire Nayara, the Jio-bp deal will provide outlets for fuels, while Adani-Total Gas' CNG business will benefit through access to Nayara's network. People said talks with Rosneft could go the way RIL's bid to rope in Saudi Aramco in its O2C (oil-to-chemicals) venture fell through over valuation, among other reasons. RIL is no stranger to Rosneft, having signed in Dec 2024 a deal for supply of 500,000 barrels per day of oil. It was valued at around $12-13 billion per year at oil prices of that time.
The Print
an hour ago
- The Print
Economist, policy researcher-writer & ThePrint columnist Radhika Pandey passes away at 46
The 46-year-old was also a columnist for ThePrint, contributing a weekly article and video titled MacroSutra, in which she discussed topical financial and macroeconomic matters. An associate professor at the National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP), Pandey was a macroeconomist with over 20 years of experience in public policy and teaching, previously having held the position of lecturer at the National Law University (NLU) Jodhpur. New Delhi: Economist, writer, policy researcher Radhika Pandey passed away on Saturday at the Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS) in New Delhi. She had recently undergone an emergency liver transplant surgery. 'There are so many policies of the Indian government where you can see Radhika's influence and research,' said Ila Patnaik, chief economist at the Aditya Birla Group and former professor at NIPFP. 'It is a tremendous loss for the community, and for me personally.' Patnaik and Pandey were long-time collaborators, working together at NIPFP and also in several policy research teams for central government ministries. Patnaik recalled how Pandey's working paper on inflation targeting measures greatly influenced the actual framework developed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). 'She was one of those rare academics who had experience in both law and finance, and her contribution in policy making was huge,' said Patnaik. 'She didn't focus on just publishing papers but on the real research that goes behind actual policy making.' Before joining NIPFP in 2008, Pandey was a professor at National Law University (NLU), Jodhpur where she taught finance, law, and regulation to post-graduate students. She did her MA and PhD from the Jai Narain Vyas University (formerly known as University of Jodhpur) in economics and B.A. in economics from Banaras Hindu University. 'More than anything, she was one of the most dedicated people I had seen. Right from 2008 when she joined, we have been working together and we never really stopped,' said Patnaik. Also Read: What RBI's 3 surprise moves in its June policy signal about its growth outlook 'Great communicator' Aside from being a regular columnist for ThePrint since 2021, Pandey was also the lead coordinator for the Task Force for Public Debt Management Agency, constituted by the Ministry of Finance in 2014. The list of her working papers and publications indicates Pandey's breadth of expertise–from bond markets to public finance to carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) tax to even business cycles. She also worked with Patnaik in a research team led by Justice for the Financial Sectors Legislative Reforms Commission in 2011. Her interest extended beyond financial regulations in India, as she was also a part of the research team led by former civil servant U.K. Sinha for the 'Working Group on Foreign Investment.' 'She was very sought after by news publications too, because she was a great communicator. I would follow her articles and videos regularly, even when I was not actively in touch with her,' said Mandar Kagade, the founder-principal at Black Dot Public Policy Advisors. Pandey, he said, was one of the only people he went to for any query about financial policy, regulations, and macroeconomic doubt. Patnaik also said that Pandey's influence extended beyond the policy sphere, beyond the background work. Through her columns and videos for news organisations, she was not just doing research but also talking about it to the public, the economist said. 'Look at her MacroSutra, the number of people that appreciated her work was huge. She was always interacting with the public, explaining and talking about economic policies, making them accessible,' said Patnaik. 'Yes, she was an associate professor at NIPFP, but she was also so much more than that.' Pandey was admitted to the ILBS Hospital earlier this month, due to acute liver failure caused by jaundice. Her last Macrosutra video for ThePrint was shot while she was at the hospital, on Pandey's own insistence. 'I remember visiting her and asking her to take a break from work for a bit so she could recover,' recalled Patniak. 'But she said no. I'll shoot the video, I'll write the article. That was her dedication to her work. You don't find such people in today's world.' (Edited by Tony Rai) Also Read: UK FTA is good news for India amid global turbulence. Domestic reforms must follow market access
