Turkish Airlines Begins A320 Software Update Procedures

Turkish Airlines has started implementing the necessary procedures for its eight A320-family aircraft following Airbus’s latest software update.

"Airbus has issued an Operator Alert Notice (AOT) for all A320 aircraft worldwide," Yahya Ustun, senior vice president communications at the flag carrier, said on US social media platform X, The Caspian Post reports, citing Turkish media.

He added: "Eight A320 aircraft in our fleet have been assessed under this framework and will be safely returned to service after completing procedures in accordance with the relevant instructions."

He also said that all the carrier's operations continue to operate in a safe manner.

"During this process, we are following the instructions of all relevant stabilization agencies, especially EASA [European Union Aviation Safety Agency], and are cooperating with Airbus to ensure the necessary software updates," he added.

"Passenger safety is always our company's top priority," Ustun said.

AJet, a low-cost Turkish air carrier, also announced that this type of aircraft was withdrawn from service after the Airbus' notification.

Mehmet Yesilkaya, press adviser at AJet, said that seven AJet aircraft will resume operations after the necessary procedures are complete.

"During this process, we are closely following the instructions of EASA and the relevant aviation authorities, and we are continuing to work in coordination with Airbus to implement the necessary software updates," he said.

He also said this situation does not affect the carrier's operational process. "Our flights continue safely."

Another Turkish air carrier, Pegasus, said it began to make necessary implementations related to the Airbus' notification.

"We are rapidly executing the process in coordination with EASA and Airbus to ensure the safest possible operation.

"We are working to minimize the impact on our operations and our guests during this process," it said.

Pegasus warner passengers to follow the notifications for flight cancellations and delays.