Turkey Expands Air Transport Agreements To Include Five More Countries

Turkey has ratified Air Transport Agreements with the Republic Of Côte d'Ivoire, Republic of Benin, Republic of Rwanda, Central African Republic and Jamaica ("Agreements"). Turkey's president adopted relevant decisions on 6 June 2016, expanding the scope of existing air transfer arrangement between Turkey and each of these countries.

The Agreements expand and ease opportunities for international air transfer services, as well as address safety and security in international air services. The agreements acknowledge that effective and competitive international air transport services create economic growth and increase trade, tourism, investments and welfare of consumers. The Agreements also address cargo flights and collaboration within various fields of civil aviation, such as maintenance and education.