Heard this before, Said this before, it's a matter of arrogance, lack of training, Ottoman culture and sheer lack of will to comply with any rules.
They are EASA now! How the hell did that happen with their track record? Oh yes MONEY and corrupt expats helping them to bend the rules for now until they are no longer needed or the big one happens and they are banged up in a Turkeeesh jail wihich is where they should be but for now supping the black stuff, enjoy#1 European Airline of the year!€