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Turkish Airlines halts flights using Boeing MAX planes

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AFP Istanbul
Last Updated : Mar 12 2019 | 11:55 PM IST

National carrier Turkish Airlines said Tuesday it was suspending flights using its fleet of 12 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft following the deadly Ethiopian Airlines crash at the weekend.

"Until the uncertainty surrounding the safety of the 737 MAX is clarified, we are withdrawing these planes from commercial flights from March 13," airline boss Bilal Eksi said on Twitter.

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First Published: Mar 12 2019 | 11:55 PM IST

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