17th Aviation Summit Held at Istanbul Nişantaşı University
The 17th Aviation Summit brought students together with industry professionals for discussions on ground handling, staff development, airport management and air logistics as part of their professional training.
Professional Training and Industry Experience in Aviation
The 17th Aviation Summit at Istanbul Nişantaşı University began with opening remarks by Lecturer Necla Çabuk Yıldırım. She noted that the summit is part of the university’s established academic tradition and provides an important platform for exchange among students and academics.
Havaş General Manager Mete Erna explained the critical role of ground handling before and after flights and highlighted significant career opportunities for young people. Çelebi Apron Services Manager Bilal Çürük discussed the unseen yet vital aspects of ground handling, emphasizing skills such as teamwork and crisis management.
İGA Training and Development Manager Samet Aldemir outlined academy initiatives supporting the development of operational staff, while İGA Senior People and Culture Manager Varol Şit highlighted the contribution of administrative services and guest experience management to an airport’s success.
FedEx Türkiye Air Operations Manager Barış Erdoğan shared insights into the company’s global logistics network, its strategic role at Istanbul Airport and its achievements through an integrated operational structure.
With contributions from experienced professionals across the aviation industry, the summit offered students a valuable opportunity to exchange knowledge. We thank all our speakers for their contributions.
