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In Turkey, the Fire Ravages an Airbus A340 From Turkish Airlines Converted Into an Aviation Museum

Summary by Air Journal
An Airbus A340 removed from the Turkish Airlines fleet was severely damaged, presumably destroyed, by a fire on 5 September 2026 in Çayırova, in the Turkish province of Kocaeli. The aircraft, converted into an aeronautical discovery centre within the UçakPark complex, had not been carrying passengers for a long time. No deaths or injuries were reported, while an investigation was initiated to establish the origin of the disaster. The fire was de…
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An Airbus A340 removed from the Turkish Airlines fleet was severely damaged, presumably destroyed, by a fire on 5 September 2026 in Çayırova, in the Turkish province of Kocaeli. The aircraft, converted into an aeronautical discovery centre within the UçakPark complex, had not been carrying passengers for a long time. No deaths or injuries were reported, while an investigation was initiated to establish the origin of the disaster. The fire was de…

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Air Journal broke the news on Monday, September 7, 2026.
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