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All the latest news from TAV Airports and the aviation industry
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N°3 - 21 FEBRUARY 2023
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#StandingWithSolidarity
The destructive earthquakes have hit SE Türkiye, and we believe that the only way to recover is through solidarity. In response to the tragedy, we stand united and are committed to providing support in every possible manner as a group. Havaş teams have been on the ground at Adana, Şanlıurfa, Adıyaman, Gaziantep, and Elazığ airports since the disaster struck, tirelessly working to help. They have served more than 1000 evacuation and relief flights, and with the help of TGS, we've dispatched support teams from other regions to the affected area.
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Recently we have initiated a project to build two container cities, totalling 500 units in Hatay Kırıkhan and Antakya. 175 units will be through established through Antalya Airport in collaboration with our partner Fraport, while TAV Airports will handle the remaining 325 units. The project aims to provide accommodation for roughly 2,200 individuals, furnished with fundamental amenities including social facilities, a bathroom, kitchen, and two bedrooms.
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We have been welcoming earthquake victims at the airports we operate - Antalya, İzmir, Ankara, and Bodrum - and addressing their immediate needs. Gazipaşa Airport ARFF team and TAV volunteers who have received search and rescue training helped to rescue seven citizens from the wreckage.
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Antalya Airport, İzmir Airport, TAV Operation Services, and ATU Duty Free delivered six trucks carrying hygiene supplies, tents, sleeping bags, heaters, and other vital necessities. From the very first day, BTA dedicated much of its Cakes&Bakes factory production to support the efforts. It dispatched a around 100 000 food packages to the earthquake-stricken area. We are also supporting 11 mobile kitchens in five cities.
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TAV Airports, Groupe ADP and Fraport employees at Antalya Airport have launched three separate campaigns to show their solidarity. Furthermore our subsidiaries including TAV Tunisia, TAV Macedonia, TAV Latvia and Zagreb Airport are contributing to local campaigns.
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SPOTLIGHT
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TAV Airports welcomed 78.5 million
passengers in 2022
The recovery of air traffic persisted in 2022, resulting in 78.5 million passengers being welcomed across the airports in our portfolio - 51% above 2021 and only 12% below 2019.
Thanks to the dedication and perseverance of our colleagues, and a well-crafted strategy, TAV Airports has emerged from the crisis stronger than before.
We have already begun working towards making 2023 an even more successful year for our company, as well as for the industry, the people, and the planet. We look forward to the future with excitement and eagerness, as we anticipate the many opportunities that lie ahead.
Find further information regarding the 2022 numbers of TAV Airports here.
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HIGHLIGHTS
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havas.net, wins two gold awards at Istanbul
Marketing Awards
The recently revamped website of Havaş, havas.net, has been awarded two gold prizes at the Istanbul Marketing Awards 2022 in the categories Illustration and Website Design. The awards were presented as part of the Istanbul Marketing Summit, which recognizes outstanding marketing efforts by Turkish businesses and institutions.
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Open Research Program by TAV Technologies
TAV Technologies' Open Research Program offers students and faculty the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with optimization and artificial intelligence projects through direct access to TAV Technologies' ongoing work. By participating in the program, students can use TAV Technologies' projects as a basis for their thesis topics.
If you're interested in participating, please reach out at: bit.ly/40lne7j
For more information on the program, please visit: bit.ly/3YnVPzs
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TAV Security to provide services for Turkish Airlines
TAV Security has expanded its services to include airline private security for Turkish Airlines flights from Sabiha Gökçen Airport to Tel Aviv and London. This marks a significant step forward for the company, which has previously collaborated with Turkish Airlines on cargo security, K9 unit operations, and safety training. The new airline private security operation will cover a total of 28 flights per week on these two routes. This service will include document control, passenger interviews, and security screening. These measures are in place to ensure the safety and security of all passengers and crew on board the flights.
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New openings from ATU Duty Free
ATU Duty Free has unveiled its expanded store at Skopje Inzternational Airport, which spans 326 square meters and offers an even better shopping experience and wide range of products for travelers. The opening ceremony was attended by Macedonian Transport and Communications Minister Blagoj Bochvarski, ATU Duty Free CEO Ersan Arcan, TAV Macedonia General Manager Metin Batak, and ATU North Macedonia Operations Manager Murat Demirağ.
The company also launched its newly built main duty-free store and Georgian Corner store in Kutaisi Airport, Georgia. The main store has a "walk-through" design and covers 420 square meters, while the Georgian Corner store spans 148 square meters. Tamara Archuadze, CEO of Georgia United Airports, was present at the unveiling ceremony, along with ATU Strategy and Business Development Deputy General Manager Ahmet Kötehne, Marketing and Corporate Communications Deputy General Manager Zeynep Kaptan, Operations Deputy General Manager Ali Öztekin and ATU Georgia Operations Director Emre Birdal.
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TAV OS discusses future of hospitality
TAV Operation Services held a thriving #townhallmeeting with the theme of "Journey to the Future." The event brought together the TAV executives, guest speakers, and head office employees to discuss the latest developments in the aviation and hospitality industry, digital transformation, and innovative technology trends. The top management shared strategic goals, and attendees were inspired by shared experiences addressing co-creation, speak-up culture, interactions, digitalization, and innovations. HBR Turkiye Editor-in-Chief Serdar Turan and NomuPay Turkiye Country Manager Ergi Sener, PhDc as were the guest speakers on the technology panel, which added valuable insights and perspectives to the discussion.
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BTA focuses on digitalization and sustainability
The highly respected The Moodie Davitt Report's Mark Lane delves deep into the 2023 strategic plans of BTA Food & Services for the latest edition of the FAB Newsletter. As the company expertly navigated the challenges of the pandemic, it made significant strides by opening new locations in 2022. BTA will be focusing on digitalization and sustainability in 2023.
To read more about BTA's plans for the future, follow the link: bit.ly/3ksRKeX
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TAV Macedonia participates in FITUR 2023
TAV Macedonia participated in one of the world's largest tourism trade fairs, FITUR 2023, held in Madrid, Spain from January 18th to 22nd. FITUR 2023 attracted over 222,000 visitors and 8,500 participants from 131 countries, providing TAV Macedonia with a valuable opportunity to network and connect with tour operators and airlines.
The company used the event as a platform to attract new airlines to Skopje International Airport and Ohrid St. Paul the Apostle Airport and to strengthen relationships with existing airlines.
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Almaty Airport and USAID join forces to tackle human trafficking
Almaty International Airport and the United States International Agency for International Cooperation (USAID) "Safe Migration in Central Asia" project, implemented by Winrock International, held a training session for airport staff on identifying potential victims of human trafficking.
The training was part of the ongoing efforts of both organizations to tackle human trafficking and provide a safe and secure environment for travelers and employees at the airport. The airport staff were trained on recognizing the signs and indicators of human trafficking and were provided with practical knowledge and skills on how to report suspected cases.
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Almaty Airport welcomes Costa Coffee
Costa Coffee, one of the world's leading coffee chains, has officially opened its doors on the second floor of the waiting room. This new addition to the airport offers travelers a warm and inviting space to enjoy a delicious coffee before their flight.
The opening ceremony was attended by representatives from the Corporate Communications Department and International Affairs and Marketing Department, who welcomed Costa Coffee to the airport and expressed their excitement about the new addition to the airport's offerings.
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AVIATION NEWS
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Minister of Infrastructure and Industrial Development of Kazakhstan and General Director of Civil Aviation Committee of Kazakhstan,Marat Karabayev, held a meeting with Alp Er Tunga Ersoy, TAV Kazakhstan GM. The purpose of the meeting was to discuss the progress and future plans of the airport.
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Wizz Air made its maiden flight from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Ankara Esenboğa Airport The arrival of the first flight was marked with a water salute. Wizz Air will operate flights between the two capitals three days a week- tuesdays, thursdays and saturdays, providing passengers with convenient and affordable travel options between Türkiye and the UAE. The launch of this new route will greatly boost tourism and business opportunities between the two countries.
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Lufthansa has announced its new route from Frankfurt to Skopje Airport, starting April 2023. With the high frequency of seven flights per week, including double daily flights on some days, Lufthansa's new route from Frankfurt to Skopje offers great flexibility for travelers. This allows passengers to choose from a range of flight times and make the most of their trips to Germany and beyond, with easy connections to destinations across Europe and North America.
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Airport Dimensions’ new Airport Experience Research has revealed that 57% of frequent travelers surveyed visit the lounge at some point in their travels. As demand to visit lounges continues to grow, so too does demand for enhanced retail experiences while enjoying these spaces and travelers are willing to pay for access to them. A quarter of travelers visit due to the class of their flights, nearly a fifth (19%) access these spaces as part of loyalty programmes such as Priority Pass, and the same number (19%) via their memberships with elite airlines. A very similar number (18%) will pay directly for lounge entry. Read the article on here.
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IATA Launches 2023 Air Cargo Innovation Awards.
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Restoring economic equilibrium: ACI calls on regulators to support the economic sustainability of airports for the benefit of travellers and communities.
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Aviation industry welcomes pause on roll out of new border system for EU.
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airBaltic market share at Riga International Airport down to 50.9% in 2022.
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Croatia joins the Schengen area, but controls in airports lifted only on 26 March.
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Industry experts’ prediction for airports in 2023 released.
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EasyJet projects beating current market expectations for 2023.
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Amazon launches dedicated air cargo service in India as online sales soar.
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ZeroAvia's 19-seater Dornier 228 twin-engine aircraft completed a roughly 10-minute test flight on Thursday in the UK. While 19 seats is tiny compared to regular passenger aircraft, it is the largest aircraft to have made a successful flight powered by hydrogen-electric.
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NASA and Boeing will work together on the Sustainable Flight Demonstrator project to build, test and fly an emission-reducing single-aisle aircraft this decade.
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Speaking on a panel at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Heathrow CEO John Holland-Kaye said that wealthy individuals and companies should pay extra to fly with sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) in order to bring the costs down for everyone else, particularly people in developing countries.
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