Chairman of the Board of Turkish Airlines, Ahmet Bolat, hosted Ömer Cihad Vardan, Chairman of the Board of Turkish Aerospace Industries (TUSAŞ), one of Turkey’s leading defence industry organisations, along with General Manager Mehmet Demiroğlu, at the General Management Building.

The meeting focused on developments in the aviation sector, TUSAŞ’s global achievements, and Turkish Airlines’ growth objectives. The aviation industry stands out as one of the strongest representatives of Turkey’s progress over the past two decades. As the national flag carrier, Turkish Airlines has transformed from a boutique airline into a global player and is now preparing to add its 500th aircraft to its fleet.

Serving Turkey since 1973, TUSAŞ is among the world’s leading aerospace and defence industry organisations, thanks to its capacity, technology, and international collaborations. The meeting provided an in-depth discussion on the future of the aviation sector, strategic partnerships, and contributions to Turkey.

Ahmet Bolat, Chairman of the Board of Turkish Airlines, emphasised the significance of the collaboration with TUSAŞ in enhancing Turkey’s aviation ecosystem and expressed his satisfaction with the visit. He extended his gratitude to Vardan and Demiroğlu and wished TUSAŞ continued success.