Questions about operators: Türkiye

How many business aviation operators are there in Turkey?

According to open data, there are 52 operators based in 13 cities: Antalya, Istanbul (Ataturk), Istanbul (Sabiha Gokcen), Izmir (Adnan Menderes), Ankara (Esenboga), Istanbul; Istanbul (Ataturk); Milas (Bodrum). The list is verified against open sources and updated as changes occur.

What types of aircraft do operators have in Turkey?

Local companies' fleets include the Hawker 800XPI, Cessna 510, Citation Mustang, Gulfstream G450, Gulfstream G-IVSP, Gulfstream G550, and Hawker 850XP. We select the specific aircraft for the task from this fleet and from aircraft in neighboring countries.

Why look at the operator's AOC?

An air operator certificate (AOC) is issued by the aviation authorities of the country of registration and defines flight regulations, crew requirements, and dispute resolution procedures. Flights are always operated by the operator, not the broker, so their approvals are verified before a booking is confirmed.