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DGCA flags Turkish Airlines for safety lapses during ramp inspections at four Indian airports - BusinessToday

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Business Today · 2m ago

DGCA flags Turkish Airlines for safety lapses during ramp inspections at four Indian airports - BusinessToday

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has flagged Turkish Airlines for safety lapses following inspections at Indian airports. Issues include unlicensed ground marshalling and absence of the designated Aircraft Maintenance Engineer at Bengaluru, improper handling of dangerous goods due to lack of DGCA permissions, and inadequate agreements with ground handling agents at Hyderabad and Bengaluru. The DGCA demands immediate rectification and proof of compliance from Turkish Airlines to ensure adherence to aviation safety regulations.

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