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05-31-2023

The Grand Tarabya

The launch event of the "Türkiye Sustainable Aviation Alliance", (TSAA) where Boeing Türkiye took on the role of "Founding Member", Istanbul Technical University Aerospace Research Center (ITU ARC) served as "Project Coordinator," and Turkish Airlines acted as "Lead Stakeholder," was held on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at The Grand Tarabya Hotel's Panorama Hall. This event marked the official signing of TSAA’s foundation and aimed to bring together key stakeholders, share insights on sustainable aviation, and establish a platform for future collaborations.


Participants:
The event hosted 143 individuals, including senior representatives from the aviation sector, which is the target audience of TSAA, as well as academics, business people, representatives of non-governmental organizations, and media members. The participation featured top executives from potential stakeholders such as airports, airline companies, fuel suppliers, civil society organizations, and universities.

Event Program Details:
The opening event hosted various speeches and presentations to emphasize the importance of sustainable aviation. The program progressed as follows:

1.     Opening:

The opening remarks included Boeing Türkiye General Manager and Country Representative Ayşem Sargın, Vice Rector Prof. Lütfiye Durak Ata, on behalf of Istanbul Technical University Rector Prof. İsmail Koyuncu, and Turkish Airlines Assistant General Manager (Investment and Technology) Levent Konukcu. They shared their institutions' sustainability visions and emphasized the importance of collaboration to achieve sustainability goals.

2.     Keynote Speaker:

Brian Moran, Vice President of Global Sustainability Policy and Partnerships at Boeing, delivered the keynote address, focusing on:

  • Boeing's global sustainability goals and strategies,

  • Pioneering strategies and innovations for carbon neutrality,

  • The pivotal role of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) in reducing aviation’s carbon footprint and Boeing’s commitment to advancing its adoption,

  • TSAA’s role as a vital collaborative platform, aligning Turkish aviation stakeholders under a unified vision for sustainability and supporting Boeing’s broader environmental goals.

3.     Signing Ceremony:

Türkiye Sustainable Aviation Alliance was officially established through a signing ceremony involving Ayşem Sargın, Prof. Lütfiye Durak Ata, and Levent Konukcu, marking the initial steps of a collaboration between Boeing Türkiye, Istanbul Technical University, ITU ARC, and Turkish Airlines.

4.     Panel:

The event also hosted a panel discussion titled 'Collaboration for a Sustainable Future in Aviation' with representatives from Turkish Airlines, ITU ARC, and Istanbul Grand Airport. The panel addressed topics such as sustainability practices, current challenges, and future goals, allowing industry representatives to share their experiences.

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