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Ariana Airlines deepens cooperation with Turkish Airlines
Both sides agreed to form joint technical and operational teams to advance cooperation and strengthen the regional air transport network.
Ariana Afghan Airlines and Turkish Airlines have moved to strengthen their aviation partnership following a high-level meeting between Ariana CEO Bakht-ur-Rahman Sharafat and Turkish Airlines CEO Bilal Ekşi.
According to Ariana Afghan Airlines, the discussions centered on expanding air transport connectivity, improving passenger and cargo services, and increasing the exchange of technical and operational expertise between the two carriers.
Sharafat praised Turkish Airlines for its global reach and operational standards, noting that the airline’s experience could play a vital role in enhancing air travel, trade, and tourism between Afghanistan and Turkey.
Ekşi commended Ariana’s recent improvements and said Turkish Airlines would support capacity-building initiatives, including technical training, aircraft maintenance, and operational enhancement programs.
Both sides agreed to form joint technical and operational teams to advance cooperation and strengthen the regional air transport network. The move marks a significant step toward deeper aviation collaboration between the two countries.