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An Airbus A330 operating Turkish Airlines' Kathmandu–Istanbul service experienced a right‑engine fire shortly after takeoff on 4 Feb 2026, forcing an emergency diversion to Kolkata. The A330, with 236 people onboard, landed safely; an inspection of the engine and aircraft is underway.

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Turkish Airlines A330 diverts to Kolkata after right‑engine fire; 236 aboard land safely (4 Feb 2026)

Turkish Airlines flight from Kathmandu to Istanbul declares emergency, diverts to Kolkata

Turkish Airlines flight with 236 aboard makes emergency landing in Kolkata after right‑engine fire

S7, state lessor GTLK sign memorandum for 100 Tupolev Tu-214s with deliveries from 2029

Lufthansa launches Project FOX — largest onboard service overhaul in its 100-year history, replacing 184 million items

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Lufthansa Welcomes Newest Members of 100th Anniversary Special Livery Fleet

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Thales Signs Three MoUs with Singapore EDB to Expand AI, Cloud and Advanced Manufacturing Capabilities

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Air Cairo plans to double its fleet by 2029 — implications for capacity, routes and aircraft procurement

Air Astana appoints TAP’s Gonçalo Pires as CFO, succeeding Ibrahim Canliel

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