İstanbul Havalimanı, World's Distribution Center in Air Cargo

ICAO Global Air Cargo Summit held in Antalya organized by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) announced that there is a search for evaluating air cargo in a special status. Yüksek explained that Turkey has hosted important meetings of ICAO in recent years, indicating that this shows the trust of the world in them. Yüksek emphasized that they aim to host an ICAO conference every year, highlighting that these events make significant contributions to Turkish aviation. Yüksek pointed out that they have made Turkish civil aviation a permanent, sustainable, technology-centered, data-driven, decision-making sector, and they are ambitious in being the first sector to carry the 'Greater Turkey' ideal. Yüksek emphasized that air cargo transportation is an indispensable element, especially for the transportation of valuable products and health products. Yüksek stated that they are working with TÜBİTAK to develop security screening systems locally and are striving to make Turkey a country that provides essential certification for qualified personnel working in cargo. Yüksek emphasized the importance of strong air cargo transportation especially during global pandemics, mentioning that the sector was strategic and needed to be strengthened.