Turkish Airports Authority’s director elected to ACI Europe board of directors
An aerial view of parked planes and active ground operations at Istanbul Airport, Türkiye, November 16, 2024. (AA Photo)
Enes Cakmak, the Director General of the Turkish State Airports Authority (DHMI), has been unanimously elected to the Board of Directors of the Airports Council International Europe (ACI Europe).
According to a statement from the DHMI, Cakmak was appointed to the board during a meeting held in Brussels, the capital of Belgium, on Jan. 29.
ACI Europe Director General Olivier Jankovec congratulated Cakmak and expressed his satisfaction with the development.
‘Türkiye is a global leader in aviation’
Cakmak’s election to the ACI Europe Board of Directors is expected to enhance Türkiye’s influence on Europe’s aviation policies.
In 2024, DHMI was recognized by ACI as the airport operator with the highest number of Airport Carbon Accreditation certificates globally. Across Türkiye, 50 airports have received this certification.
Transport and Infrastructure Minister Abdulkadir Uraloglu emphasized that Türkiye is at the center of 67 countries with a combined gross domestic product (GDP) of $51.2 trillion and a population of 1.5 billion within a four-hour flight radius. He added that investments in air transportation have solidified Türkiye’s position as a global player in the sector.
About ACI Europe
ACI Europe collaborates with policymakers to drive the development of the aviation sector and plays a key role in setting international standards.
As one of the most prominent organizations representing airports in Europe, ACI Europe encompasses more than 500 airports across 55 countries. These airports collectively handle over 90% of European air traffic.
The council also conducts critical work in environmental sustainability, operational efficiency and digital transformation.
