Air India Ends Maintenance Agreement with Turkish Technic

• According to Indian media reports, India’s flag carrier airline, Air India, has decided to terminate its partnership with Turkish Technic, which was responsible for the heavy maintenance of its wide-body aircraft. The decision reportedly comes in response to Turkey’s support for Pakistan.

• Commenting on the matter, Air India CEO Campbell Wilson stated, “If there is concern about continuing to do business this way, we will find alternatives. We want to respect public sentiment.”

• Currently, Air India’s long-haul Boeing 777 and 787 aircraft undergo heavy maintenance in Istanbul by Turkish Technic. However, the airline is now expected to shift these services to other international Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) facilities located in the Middle East, Southeast Asia, and the United States.