Summary
Istanbul Airport is Europe's busiest airport and is working on becoming a model for the future of aviation. The airport aims to fully automate operations and is the first major airport to power itself entirely with solar energy. Istanbul Airport's CEO, Selahattin Bilgen, discussed these initiatives and future goals, including improved city connectivity and reducing emissions.
Key Facts
- Istanbul Airport welcomes over 80 million passengers each year.
- It was named Europe's busiest airport by the European Air Traffic Safety Organization.
- The airport aims to operate mostly without human assistance using an automated system.
- Its passenger navigation system uses AI to help travelers, including those with disabilities.
- Istanbul Airport is the first major airport to use solar power for all its electricity needs.
- The airport generates 340 million kilowatt-hours of solar energy yearly from its solar plant.
- Istanbul Airport plans to achieve net zero emissions across all operations by 2050.
- The airport aims to improve how it connects with the city to enhance travel efficiency.
