Turkish Airlines celebrates a new era in European aviation

TURKISH Airlines proudly marks a historic milestone in Türkiye's aviation journey as iGA Istanbul Airport becomes the first in Europe to implement Triple Independent Runway Operations, effective as of April 17.

This remarkable advancement reinforces the airport's role as the airline's global hub and solidifies Türkiye's strategic position at the heart of international air travel.

Initiated by Türkiye's Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloglu — with the attendance of General Directorate of State Airports Authority (DHMI) Chairman of the Board and General Director Enes Çakmak,​ Turkish Airlines Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee Prof. Ahmet Bolat, iGA Istanbul Airport Board Member Mehmet Kalyoncu and other notables — the launch of this pioneering system saw three Turkish Airlines aircraft take off simultaneously under live operations, highlighting not only the capabilities of iGA Istanbul Airport but also the strength and sophistication of Türkiye's aviation ecosystem.

ELEVATING TRAVEL EXPERIENCE With the integration of Triple Independent Runway Operations, iGA Istanbul Airport has increased its hourly aircraft movement capacity, significantly boosting operational efficiency. For Turkish Airlines, this means shorter taxi times, fewer delays and enhanced punctuality. PHOTO FROM TURKISH AIRLINES

Emphasizing that the Triple Independent Runway Operations mark a first for Türkiye and European aviation, and a historic step for global aviation, Uraloglu said, "Now, Istanbul Airport has risen to the top tier of global aviation not only with its traffic volume but also in terms of operational capacity and technical capability."

As iGA Istanbul Airport continues its path toward becoming a global transfer hub with a vision to serve 200 million passengers, this new operational capability supports Turkish Airlines' goals of seamless connectivity, superior service and forward-looking infrastructure.