The Turkish government has firmly denied any involvement in the maintenance of the Air India Boeing 787-8 aircraft that crashed near Ahmedabad on June 12, 2025, rejecting allegations made by Indian yoga guru Baba Ramdev. The crash, which led to significant loss of life, has triggered intense scrutiny over aviation safety standards and international maintenance partnerships.
In a statement released by the Directorate General of Press and Information, Türkiye clarified that the aircraft in question was not serviced by Turkish Technic, the aviation maintenance subsidiary previously linked to Air India. The statement emphasized that Turkish Technic’s agreement with the Indian carrier is limited to servicing B777 aircraft and does not include the Boeing 787-8 fleet.
The Turkish government labelled the allegations as baseless and warned that such claims could damage Türkiye-India relations. The statement said the assertions by Baba Ramdev were “false and misleading,” accusing them of being an attempt to manipulate public sentiment and defame internationally recognized Turkish aviation entities.
This response comes amid growing speculation about Air India’s maintenance arrangements, especially in light of shifting geopolitical dynamics. Recent reports have suggested that Air India has been moving away from Turkish Technic and exploring alternative maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) partners globally.
The Indian civil aviation ministry has already initiated a high-level investigation into the crash, with officials confirming that a multi-agency probe is underway to determine the cause of the incident. Aviation experts have urged the public and media to avoid premature conclusions and allow factual findings to emerge through proper technical assessments.
The broader international aviation community is also watching the developments closely, as the findings of this investigation could influence future decisions regarding cross-border maintenance contracts, aircraft servicing protocols, and regulatory compliance in the commercial aviation sector.
