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Planes Collide at Malta International Airport

A Ryanair plane clipped the wing of a Turkish Airlines aircraft at Malta International Airport, Malta, on January 17th.

The incident happened when the Turkish Airlines plane was departing for Istanbul, Turkey, while the Ryanair flight from Bari, Italy, was taxiing to an apron.

No injuries were reported.

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Flydubai Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Istanbul

Flydubai flight FZ-751 made an emergency landing in Istanbul, Turkey, on April 5th.

The Boeing 737-800 plane flying from Dubai, United Arab Emirates, was on approach to Sabiha Gokçen International Airport when the crew reported an issue with the flaps and entered a hold.

The plane subsequently landed safely on second approach. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.

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Turkish Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Germany

Turkish Airlines flight TK-1523 made an emergency landing in Dusseldorf, Germany, on January 16th.

The Airbus A321-200 plane flying from Istanbul, Turkey, was descending toward Dusseldorf when the crew reported possible issues with the nose gear.

The plane landed safely and was towed off the runway.

All one hundred and seventy-five people aboard remained unharmed.

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Turkish Airlines Flight Returns to Tehran due to Engine Issue

Turkish Airlines flight TK-875 had to return and make an emergency landing at Tehran Imam Khomeini International Airport, Iran, on October 16th.

The Airbus A330-300 plane took off for Istanbul, Turkey, but had to turn back after the crew needed to shut down one of the engines.

The plane landed back safely. All passengers and crew members remained unharmed.