Turkish Airlines Aims to Promote Cultural Richness and Int'l Cooperation

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Turkish Airlines' chairman Ahmet Bolat has announced a new cultural project aimed at promoting cultural richness and international cooperation. The project, in collaboration with Turkish-American artist Refik Anadol, will create an art piece that tells the story of how the airline unites people from different cultures around the world. The project will also see the reproduction of a 3,000-year-old bread made in Gobeklitepe, the first civilization in Anatolia, dating to approximately 9,500 BCE, which will be served to passengers to share an unforgettable experience.

Key Takeaways:

  • Turkish Airlines' chairman Ahmet Bolat has announced a new cultural project to promote cultural richness and international cooperation.
  • The project, in collaboration with Turkish-American artist Refik Anadol, will create an art piece depicting people from various backgrounds living different life experiences.
  • The project aims to bring art and culture together, showcasing the cultural and historical richness of Anatolia.
  • Turkish Airlines will reproduce a 3,000-year-old bread made in Gobeklitepe, the first civilization in Anatolia, dating to approximately 9,500 BCE, which will be served to passengers.
  • The airline aims to increase its fleet to 810 airplanes within the next 10 years, with a potential to become the world's 2nd largest airline.
  • Turkish Airlines has overcome challenges in the aviation industry, thanks to the support of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, and aims to contribute to the Turkish economy by establishing centers and maintaining aircraft engines in Turkey.
  • The project will also highlight the airline's growth from ranking 10th on the European Regions Airline Association's list 20 years ago to ranking first today.

Statistics:

  • Turkish Airlines plans to increase its fleet to 810 airplanes within the next 10 years.
  • The airline has grown from ranking 10th on the European Regions Airline Association's list 20 years ago to ranking first today.
  • 81 airlines have gone bankrupt in the last two decades, while Turkish Airlines has continued to grow steadily.
  • Turkish Airlines aims to contribute to the Turkish economy by establishing centers and maintaining aircraft engines in Turkey.

Sources:

  • Anadolu
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