Overview

• The DGCA issued the fresh authorization on August 26, allowing IndiGo to keep operating two Boeing 777‑300ERs on a damp/wet lease from Turkish Airlines until February 28, 2026.
• The approval covers aircraft used on IndiGo’s nonstop routes linking Delhi and Mumbai with Istanbul.
• Conditions require crew briefings on Indian rules and procedures, up‑to‑date medical and license records, safety announcements in Hindi and English, maintenance per the State of Registry, schedule sharing for surveillance, availability of critical spares, and prompt incident reporting.
• The regulator said no further extension will be considered and described the six months as sufficient for IndiGo to shift to dry‑leased jets or deploy its own aircraft.
• IndiGo welcomed the decision as supporting continuity during the peak travel season, while the move follows a prior extension through August 31 and comes against the backdrop of strained India–Turkey ties and BCAS’s revocation of Celebi’s security clearance in May.