India’s Aviation Regulator Extends IndiGo’s Turkish Airlines Lease for Three Months

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has given a three-month extension to IndiGo's wet lease deal with Turkish Airlines, enabling the airline to continue operating two Boeing 777 aircraft on its Delhi and Mumbai to Istanbul routes. The move follows geopolitical tensions and capacity issues at IndiGo.

 

1. Lease Extension Details

2. Geopolitical and Regulatory Factors

3. Future Outlook and Industry Impact

DGCA has also stressed the need for local carriers to inculcate their own wide-body capabilities.

 

Sources: Economic Times, Business Today, Times of India, NewsBytes