28.11.2025 23:40
Following the Operator Warning Notification issued by Airbus for A320 aircraft worldwide, Turkish Airlines (THY) has grounded 8 Airbus planes, while AJet has grounded 7. Pegasus, which has 46 A320 neo aircraft in its fleet, is facing a major crisis. In a statement from the company, it was said, "The timeframe is very tight. We have had to make schedule adjustments."
Turkish Airlines (THY) Communication Director Yahya Üstün stated that Airbus has published an Operator Warning Notification (AOT) concerning all A320 aircraft worldwide, saying, "Our 8 A320 aircraft in our fleet have been evaluated within this scope, and after the relevant instructions are completed, they will be safely returned to service."
"PASSENGER SAFETY IS OUR PRIORITY"
THY Communication Director Üstün announced on his social media account that Airbus has published an AOT concerning all A320 aircraft worldwide.
Üstün stated, "Our 8 A320 aircraft in our fleet have been evaluated within this scope, and after the relevant instructions are completed, they will be safely returned to service. All our operations continue uninterruptedly and safely. During this process, we are closely following the instructions of all relevant aviation authorities, especially EASA, and working in coordination with Airbus to implement the necessary software updates. Passenger safety is always our company's top priority. We present this information to the public."
AJET ALSO PULLED FROM SERVICE
Following THY, AJet has pulled 7 aircraft from its fleet out of service. The aircraft will continue their operations after the necessary procedures are completed.
AJet Press Advisor Mehmet Yeşilkaya stated on his social media account that these types of aircraft have been pulled from service due to the notification made by the aircraft manufacturer Airbus.
Yeşilkaya noted in his post:
"The Europe-based aircraft manufacturer Airbus has published an Operator Warning Notification for A320 aircraft. As AJet, which always maintains flight safety at the highest level, our 7 aircraft in our fleet that have been evaluated within this scope will continue their operations after the necessary procedures are completed. During this process, we are closely following the instructions of both EASA and relevant aviation authorities, and we are continuing our work in coordination with Airbus to implement the necessary software updates. This situation does not affect our operational processes. Our flights continue safely."