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Turkish Airlines 737 evacuated after landing gear fire

The main landing gear of a Turkish Airlines Boeing 737 overheated and caught fire at Antakya-Hatay Airport on October 6. The aircraft was forced to evacuate in an emergency.

Flight TK2256 from Istanbul to Antakya was being flown by a Turkish Airlines Boeing 737-800 with the registration TC-JVN, carrying 104 passengers and 6 crew. All 4 of the main tyres, however, blew upon landing on runway 04 of Antakya-Hatay Airport. The aircraft’s overheated landing gear caused it to come to a stop.

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While emergency services cooled the landing gear, passengers left the aircraft using slides. The tyres reportedly exploded and caught fire as they touched down, according to the airport. The aeroplane came to a stop around 2000 metres (6560 feet) down the runway. The passengers were seen in footage posted on the internet being led off of the jet by ground staff while using an inflatable slide to disembark the aircraft. No injuries have been reported.

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Turkish Airlines Flight TK2256 Boeing 737 Istanbul to Hatay Airport Turkey Evacuated On Runway pic.twitter.com/TPWnDZazqD

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PIA Reinstates Manchester and Paris Routes After EU Ban Lift

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has announced plans to resume flights to Europe starting in January, beginning with Paris as its first destination.

The decision follows the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s (EASA) removal of a long-standing ban on the airline. PIA’s inaugural flight to Paris is scheduled for January 10, with bookings opening on December 9.

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In an official statement, PIA spokesperson Abdullah Hafeez Khan confirmed that the first flight schedule has been approved, marking a significant milestone in the airline’s recovery efforts. The EU ban had previously cost PIA approximately Rs40 billion ($144 million) annually in lost revenue, compounding its financial struggles.

With European operations restarting, PIA is now setting its sights on the United Kingdom. The airline plans to seek approval from the UK Department for Transport (DfT) to resume flights to major British cities such as London, Manchester, and Birmingham.

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These routes are anticipated to see high demand once necessary clearances are obtained. The lifting of the EU ban represents a key achievement for PIA as it works to rebuild its international network and regain its standing in the global aviation market.

By restoring flights to Europe and aiming for UK destinations, PIA is taking critical steps toward recovering lost ground and improving its financial outlook.