Statement from Turkish Airlines on Airbus Notice

• Following Airbus’ announcement earlier this evening regarding a software issue, Turkish Airlines Communications Director Yahya Üstün issued the following statement:

“Airbus has published an Operator Transmission (AOT) concerning all A320 aircraft worldwide. Eight A320 aircraft in our fleet have been evaluated within this scope, and after completing the procedures in line with the relevant instructions, they will be safely returned to service.

All our operations continue uninterrupted and safely.

Throughout this process, we are closely following the instructions of all relevant aviation authorities, especially EASA, and working in coordination with Airbus to ensure the necessary software updates are implemented.

Passenger safety has always been our top priority. We hereby inform the public.”