İGA Istanbul Airport, one of Turkey’s and the world’s leading aviation hubs, shared its vision and investments regarding the future of the industry during the Capital500 Summit, organised by Capital magazine. Speaking at one of the summit’s standout sessions, the “Future Scenarios of Leaders” panel, İGA Istanbul Airport CEO Selahattin Bilgen highlighted the airport’s sustainable, connected, and innovative approach to aviation.
In his speech, Bilgen drew attention to the airport’s pioneering initiatives in a variety of areas, from passenger experience to logistics infrastructure, and from environmental sustainability to digitalisation. He emphasised that the airport is designed not only to meet the needs of today but also those of the future.
Sector Leadership Award from Capital500
According to the results of this year’s Capital500 Survey, İGA Istanbul Airport was awarded as the sector leader in the Trade and Services category.
Highlights from CEO Selahattin Bilgen’s Speech:
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€656 million investment planned for 2024
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Construction of a fourth runway to increase capacity and operational efficiency
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A new hotel project to enhance passenger comfort
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Dedicated terminal area for CVIP passengers
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Solar power plant supporting an environmentally friendly and sustainable airport vision
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The world’s most connected airport, with direct flights to 321 destinations across six continents
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A new Global Cargo Centre to offer end-to-end logistics solutions
With its high-tech infrastructure, environmentally conscious practices, and unique passenger experience, İGA Istanbul Airport continues to redefine aviation standards both regionally and globally.
