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O'Hare joins forces with iGA Istanbul through new sister airport alliance

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O'Hare joins forces with iGA Istanbul through new sister airport alliance
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The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) and iGA Istanbul Airport have announced a Sister Airport agreement between O’Hare International Airport and iGA. This alliance connects one of America's most connected hubs with one of Europe's rapidly expanding global gateways.

Selahattin Bilgen, CEO of iGA Istanbul Airport, stated, "This sister airport agreement marks an exciting new chapter in the partnership between two global aviation powerhouses." He emphasized the significance of strengthening bonds across continents and cultures, aiming for enhanced collaboration and innovation.

CDA Commissioner Michael J. McMurray expressed his enthusiasm for the partnership on behalf of Mayor Brandon Johnson. "I’m excited to grow our international relationships and share best practices to help keep the world connected to Chicago and Chicago connected to the world," he said.

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The signing ceremony took place at O’Hare’s Terminal 5 on June 20, attended by executives from both airports and Türkiye's Consul General in Chicago, Tahir Bora Atatanır. The agreement aims to elevate bilateral relations between the United States and Türkiye.

Chicago already has robust business and cultural ties with Türkiye. More than 20 Turkish investors are active in local companies, with several Turkish firms operating offices in Chicago. Additionally, eight Chicago-based companies maintain a presence in Türkiye, which is home to approximately 5,000 residents born there.

Phil Clement, President & CEO of World Business Chicago, highlighted the significance of this partnership: “This Sister Airport agreement between O’Hare and iGA Istanbul Airport reflects the power of connectivity—from trade and travel to cultural and commercial exchange.”

iGA Istanbul Airport ranks as one of the busiest airports globally by passenger volume and aircraft movements. It serves as a hub for Turkish Airlines with nonstop service to over 330 destinations worldwide.

This marks iGA Istanbul Airport's first sister airport partnership in the Americas. The agreement is expected to enhance its presence in North America while expanding its global network. Both airports anticipate mutual benefits from increasing passenger and cargo traffic.

Sister airport agreements typically involve joint working groups focusing on areas like airport management, customer services, planning, operations, and sustainable development.

For CDA, this is their tenth Sister Airport agreement alongside partnerships with airports such as Abu Dhabi International Airport in UAE; Aeropuerto Internacional de la Ciudad de Mexico; Beijing Capital International Airport; Belgrade Nikola Tesla Airport; Birmingham Airport; Hong Kong International Airport; Incheon International Airport; Mariscal Sucre International Airport; and Shanghai Airports.

To date, iGA Istanbul has formed sister airport agreements with several international counterparts including Incheon International Airport (ICN), Capital Airports Holding (CAH), Shanghai Airport Authority, Sichuan Provincial Airport Group in China, Copenhagen Airport (CPH), Airports of Thailand (AOT), and Airports Corporation of Vietnam (ACV).

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