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Airlines
ATC Held Responsible in 2023 Stuttgart Near-Miss Between THY and SunExpress Aircraft
A final report published on 10 March 2026 concluded that air traffic control (ATC) was responsible for a loss of separation incident that occurred on 23 October 2023 at Stuttgart Airport. The event involved a Turkish Airlines Airbus A321-200 (registration TC-JSZ) preparing for departure to Istanbul and a SunExpress Boeing 737-800 (registration TC-SOR) approaching the same runway for landing after…
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Airlines
ATC Found Responsible in Near-Miss Between THY and SunExpress Aircraft in Stuttgart
On 23 October 2023, a loss of separation incident occurred at Stuttgart Airport between a Turkish Airlines Airbus A321-200 (TC-JSZ) and a SunExpress Boeing 737-800 (TC-SOR). The Turkish Airlines aircraft was preparing for departure from runway 07 on its Stuttgart–Istanbul flight, while the SunExpress aircraft was on final approach to the same runway after arriving from Antalya. The tower controller…
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Air Astana
2 New Appointments at Air Astana Group | CFO Canliel to Become CEO on April 1
2 New Appointments at Air Astana Group | CFO Canliel to Become CEO on April 1 Air Astana Group has announced two senior leadership appointments, including a management change at its low-cost subsidiary. According to the company’s statement, Johan Eidhagen will assume the role of President of FlyArystan effective March 1, 2026. Eidhagen previously held several senior positions at Wizz…
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Airlines
Altitude Dispute Between THY Pilot and Muscat Air Traffic Controller
During Turkish Airlines flight TK774 operating from Istanbul to Muscat, an Airbus A321neo experienced a communication dispute between the flight crew and Muscat Approach Control while on approach. Despite the tension, the THY pilot maintained a calm, solution-oriented attitude and completed the landing safely. The disagreement began when the Muscat approach controller instructed the aircraft to descend to 2,200 feet.…
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Airlines
THY Cancels Heathrow Flights Due to Power Outage Caused by Fire
Turkish Airlines Press Advisor Yahya Üstün announced that all London Heathrow flights scheduled for March 21 have been canceled due to a major fire at a transformer station near the airport, which caused widespread power outages in and around the area. “Due to a fire near London Heathrow Airport, there are ongoing power cuts affecting the airport and surrounding areas.…
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