The Historic past Of Ataturk Airport Istanbul Turkey As An Signal To The Growth Of Turkish Airports Domestically and Internationally

As Turkey grows each twelvemonth as an International hot spot so will its aviation industry and the network of Turkish Airports that serve it.
With an award winning Around the world acclaimed national carrier if its structure follows that success the sky is the limit.
The growth in recent years is reflecting the countries further advancement and is a key index.
Ataturk Airport in Istanbul and its history gives an insight into the rapid development and potential numbers and is the home of Turkish Airlines
On average, 82 thousand flyers use the Istanbul Ataturk Airport each day and as much as 700 - 730 planes land and take off daily. Equipped with all facilities that can possibly be expected from an airport, Ataturk Airport caters to nearly 300 airline companies from around the world.
Istanbul is one of the premier metropolises in the world, as well as Turkey’s window to the world. Selected European Capital of Culture in 2010 by the European Union, Istanbul attracts millions of people from Turkey and abroad thanks to its unequalled cultural heritage and more than 12 million residents. In a city where airport operations play a vital role, Istanbul Ataturk Airport, which is also the first airport of TAV Airports Holding, represents modernity and excellent service with its Domestic and International Terminals.
The International Terminal was the first difficult test of the Company. Completing the construction of the terminal, realized under the Build-Operate-Transfer model, in less than two years, TAV Airports experienced explosive growth during its first years in the industry. After commencing service in 2000, the airport terminal was expanded with the construction of an additional facility in 2004. As of today, the Airport’s International Terminal sits on an area of 268 thousand square meters.
TAV Airports Holding assumed operation of the Istanbul Ataturk Airport Domestic Terminal in July 2005. With a major modernization investment that was completed in a year, the 25 year-old Domestic Terminal was converted into a facility that represents Istanbul and TAV in the best way with its appearance, as well as its advanced technological systems.
In addition to being Turkey’s largest airport, Istanbul Ataturk Airport also ranks among Europe’s most commended major airports. Ataturk Airport’s car park also has the distinction of being the largest parking lot in Europe under a single roof. Istanbul Ataturk Airport ranked second as the only Turkish brand on the 2009 / 2010 Travel Top 50 list of Monocle, the world’s most prestigious business and lifestyle magazine, and was deemed a center of attraction for transit flights.
After acquiring a Producer Permission from the Energy Market Regulatory Authority in February 2008, the Company built in and placed in service a Tri generation System in February 2009 in order to produce Atatürk Airport’s energy. While generating electricity with this project, the heat captured with an exhaust steam recapture boiler will be used for terminal air-conditioning. The Company is endeavoring to reduce its internal energy consumption by 25% with these steps. With the environmental lobbyists always looking for problems this shows major for sight
In 2009, TAV Airports carried on with the expansion work of the Domestic and International Terminals of Ataturk Airport, as well as the construction of an additional outdoor parking lot that began in 2008 pursuant to the supplemental agreement signed with the Turkish State Airports Authority (DHMI). As a result of these efforts, conducted as part of the Istanbul Ataturk Airport Expansion Project, an outdoor parking lot with a capacity of 1.250 vehicles and three passenger bridges at the Domestic Terminal will commence service in 2010. In addition, three new passenger bridges and four bus gates will be put in operation at the International Terminal. Furthermore, as part of the Expansion Project, the Company is planning to commence service at the 18.770 square meters supplemental terminal area that will host catering and duty free facilities, as well as offices, and to increase the capacity of the Airport Hotel from 85 rooms to 130 rooms. The VIP Lounge, which currently sits on an area of 2.500 square meters, will be expanded by an additional 1.280 square meters.
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TAV have created a model that if replicated in all areas of Turkeys substantial network of airports will give it a system comparable to any in the World and benifit both domestic and international individuals.
Probably the size of the country is perfect to optimise this model as even with major system upgrades the airlines will remain a major necessity and attraction that in conjunction with its central global position make all the airports very important.