DGCA provided Indigo the third extension of the rental of aircraft and crew from Turkish airlines and reversed its earlier ultimatum to end partnerships due to antimoring sentiment after his support Pakistan during the recent border clashes with India.
The regulator granted the indigo permit to use two Boeing 777-300 aircraft and crews for their operation from Turkish airlines by 28 February 2025.
In May, DGCA stated that it granted a “one -time, final extension” for three months to 31.
The regulator then stated that although he refused to use the Turkish aircraft for Indigo, he gained certainty from the airline to terminate the agreement within 31 August 2025.
“This enlargement comes in decisive time and helps to alleviate the losses of Indian aviation due to geopolitical restrictions and benefits Indian passengers during the top travel season by ensuring smooth direct connection with Istanbul and points beyond the borders,” he said.
Indigo uses the B777 aircraft to ensure the connectivity from Delhi and Bombai to Istanbul. Its Codeshare with Turkish airlines also allows passengers to continue to connect to 30 destinations in Europe and the USA.
The extension comes in the middle of the global lack of aircraft and the self-grounding of the Indigo 60-70 aircraft due to the problems of Pratt and Whitney engines, which also resulted in the lease on its older AirDA CEO A320.
“From a business point of view, limiting cooperation with Turkish airlines would be counterproductive. Indian airlines benefits from code sharing and partnerships that expand their global range, and passengers gain greater connectivity and competing tariffs. Access, do not limit it.
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Published – August 30, 2025 21:43
