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Onur Air aircraft left to decay at Atatürk Airport
Abandoned aircraft belonging to the defunct airline Onur Air are deteriorating at Istanbul Atatürk Airport. Aerial footage reveals several planes in a state of significant decay, with some missing engines, damaged cockpit windows, and open doors.
Founded in 1992, Onur Air was a major player in Turkey's private aviation sector, operating a fleet that included Airbus A320, A321, and A330 models. The company's decline was accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading it to suspend flights in March 2020. Following years of financial struggle, debt, and legal proceedings, the company's bankruptcy was finalized in 2025.
Specific aircraft, such as a 1996 Airbus A320-232, have been subject to seizure due to tax debts. The presence of these derelict planes has drawn criticism regarding the management of national assets and has created a negative impression for travelers using the nearby Yeşilköy area.
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- [● 3 SOURCES] The company's bankruptcy was finalized in 2025. www.karsmanset.com · www.haberaktuel.com · www.haberport.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] A 1996 model Airbus A320-232 (registration TC-ODB) was seized due to tax debts. www.haberaktuel.com · www.haberport.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The company suspended its flights in March 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. www.karsmanset.com · www.haberaktuel.com · www.haberport.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] In 2017, the company reported having a fleet of 28 passenger aircraft. www.karsmanset.com · www.haberaktuel.com · www.haberport.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Onur Air was founded in 1992 at Istanbul Atatürk Airport. www.karsmanset.com · www.haberaktuel.com · www.haberport.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Abandoned aircraft at Atatürk Airport show signs of decay, including missing engines and damaged cockpit windows. www.karsmanset.com · www.haberaktuel.com · www.haberport.com