Turbulence in Turkish Skies; 12 Passengers of Qatar Airways Injured

Dublin airport officials said on Sunday that 12 passengers of Qatar Airways were injured due to the aircraft encountering turbulence, with eight of the injured hospitalized. According to the Associated Press, the Qatari plane was traveling from Doha to Dublin on Sunday. The Dublin airport stated that flight QR017, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, landed safely before 1 PM as scheduled. The statement mentioned that the aircraft experienced turbulence while flying over Turkey, and emergency vehicles were waiting upon landing. The airport announced that all passengers were checked for health concerns, and subsequently, eight were transferred to the hospital. Qatar Airways stated that 'a small number of passengers and crew sustained minor injuries during the flight and are now under medical care.' Qatar Airways also mentioned that it is conducting an internal investigation into the incident. This incident occurs five days after severe turbulence on a Singapore Airlines flight over the Indian Ocean resulted in a British man apparently dying from a heart attack, with dozens of others injured. The Boeing 777 was en route from London to Singapore. While fatalities due to turbulence during flights are rare, injuries have increased in recent years. Some meteorologists and aviation analysts say reports of turbulence in clear air are also on the rise, potentially indicating the impact of climate change on flights. A newspaper in Tehran criticized official accounts of a contact from the Imam Jomeh of Tabriz after a 'helicopter collision with a mountain.' United Airlines extended its suspension of direct flights to Tel Aviv, while Lufthansa extended its suspension of flights to Tehran until May 20. The ruler of Dubai approved a $35 billion terminal project at Al Maktoum Airport.