India, Aug. 29 -- The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has approved a six-month extension for IndiGo to operate two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft on damp lease from Turkish Airlines.

The fresh authorisation, issued on August 26, allows the airline to operate the twin-aisle jets until February 28 next, subject to strict conditions.

The development comes after DGCA, in May, provided a final extension till August 31 to operate these aircraft. The extension comes amid strain in ties between India and Turkey, with concerns raised over the latter's ties with Pakistan.

This is the third extension granted to the airline.

An Indigo spokesperson said "this approval comes at a crucial time and will help mitigate losses to the Indian avia...