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Press Releases

20/2/2012,TAV IT provides information security at international standards

TAV IT has received the ISO 27001:2005 certificate for Information Security Management System, thus far issued to only a select few companies in Turkey. The standard covers the determination of ris...

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15/2/2012,A single phone number for all your questions at TAV Airports

TAV Airports has set up a single phone line for customer questions and complaints at Istanbul Ataturk, Anka...

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12/2/2012,Istanbul Ataturk Airport hosts a Guinness Record

198 couples (396 dancers) managed to put Turkey in the Guinness Book of World Records with their 5 minute long flawless and synchronized Bachata dance performed as the largest group during a recor...

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9/2/2012,TAV Operation Services participates in EMITT Fair

TAV Operation Services is participating in the East Mediterranean International Tourism and Travel Exhibition (EMITT) Fair promoting the company brands “primeclass” CIP Service, TAV Passport Card a...

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27/1/2012,Esenboğa General Aviation Terminal has been opened

The General Aviation Terminal of Esenboğa Airport -having the “Best Airport of Europe” award- which renders special services for private airplanes was opened with a ceremony attended by Transportat...

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25/1/2012,TAV pauses life at the airport

TAV Airports’ new introductory film offers an insider’s view of its success in seamlessly managing the airport operations, providing a behind the scenes view of what happens in addition to its visi...

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23/1/2012,TAV privilege at 43 airports worldwide…

The “primeclass” CIP Service offered by TAV Operation Services transforms travelling into a pleasant experience at 43 airports worldwide from Paris to Tokyo thanks to collaborations materialized in...

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29/12/2011,TAV Airports takes over the Domestic Terminal at Izmir…

Having won the bid for one of the most important infrastructure projects of Izmir, construction of the Domestic Terminal of Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport and operation rights including the Internati...

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28/12/2011,TAV Macedonia became a part of FON University’s Factory of Knowledge

TAV Macedonia and FON University signed a cooperation agreement within the university’s academic campaign Factory of Knowledge. The official agreement signing ceremony was held on Monday, December ...

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27/12/2011,TAV IT General Manager and TAV Airports CIO Binnur Onaran receives "CIO 2011 Award"

The CIO 2011 Awards were given out by CIO Turkey Magazine to IT executives who generate high profit in their organizations through the innovative use of information technologies. During the ceremon...

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22/12/2011,Riga Airport welcomes its five-millionth passenger

Served by TAV Airports, operating duty free areas and leasing commercial areas including food and beverage area, Riga Airport welcomed its five millionth passenger.

One of the important c...

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21/12/2011,A surprise percussion and dance display by BTA for passengers at the airport

Providing food and beverage service at airports as one of TAV Airports affiliated companies, BTA organized a pleasant pre-flight show for passengers as part of New Year celebrations.

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11/12/2011,TAV Airports signed for Izmir…

Awarded the tender for the construction of the Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport Domestic Terminal, which is one of the most important infrastructure projects of Izmir, and operating rights for both Dom...

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30/11/2011,TAV Group CEO M. Sani Sener meets students at Koc University

TAV Group CEO M. Sani Sener made a presentation during the ‘Reshaped Business Strategies Following Rebellions in the Middle East and North Africa: New Opportunities and Threats’ conference held by Koc...

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28/11/2011,Turkish Internal Audit Congress took place with participation by TAV Airports Internal Audit Department.

The 15th Internal Audit Congress of Turkey was held by The Institute of Internal Auditing – Turkey at Swiss Hotel, addressing the issues of risk management in Turkey within the current year that the g...

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17/11/2011,TAV Airports maintains operating rights of Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport until the end of 2032

TAV Airports has won the tender for the operating rights of the Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport Domestic and International Terminals with a bid of 610 million Euros+VAT. As per the tender, which was held...

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3/11/2011,TAV's websites receive 3 awards from W³ Awards….

Recently renovated websites of Istanbul Atatürk Airport and TAV Investor Relations, operated by TAV Airports Holding, have received 3 awards presented by W³ Awards, one of the most prestigious competi...

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30/10/2011,TAV Airports signed the contract for Medina Airport

TAV Airports signed a contract with GACA, the Civil Aviation Authority of Saudi Arabia, together with Al Rajhi and Saudi Oger for the Build Transfer Operate project of the Medina Airport, the first ai...

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28/10/2011,Operational and financial success continues at TAV...

TAV Airports Holding (“TAV”) increased its consolidated revenue by 28% and operational profit by 36% in the first nine months of 2011.

TAV Airports completed a successful term according to...

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25/10/2011,Exclusive Shop of Georgian Wines At Tbilisi International Airport

October 25th will witness ATU Georgia and TAV Georgia opening ceremony of the wine shop Georgian Wines in the duty-free zone of Tbilisi international airport, in which different sorts of the best Geor...

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21/10/2011,TAV Operations Services Signs an Agreement with Bank of Georgia for “primeclass” Lounge and “primeclass” CIP Service

TAV Operations Services and Bank of Georgia (BoG) signed an agreement regarding utilization of the “primeclass” Lounge at Tbilisi Airport operated by TAV Airports Holding. A ceremony was held to comme...

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18/10/2011,Yigit Oguz Duman is appointed as TAV Airports Holding Human Resources Director

Yigit Oguz Duman has been appointed as TAV Airports Holding Human Resources Director. Also serving as General Vice President of the Personnel Management Association with 16 years of experience in chan...

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12/10/2011,TAV Passport receives the "Best Service” award from gecce.com

Providing passengers the privilege of receiving fast track services and comfort the moment they arrive at airports operated by TAV Airports and offering advantages by combining all travel related deta...

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11/10/2011,TAV Passport creates a difference at airports with virtual assistants

Providing privileges and comfort when traveling through the airports operated by TAV Airports, the TAV Passport Card uses the latest technologies in its promotion and sales activities. Hologram video ...

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5/10/2011,TAV Annual Report selected best in the world

The TAV Airports 2010 Annual Report has been awarded the “Best of Show” trophy at the International Annual Reports Competition held in New York, USA. Combining financial figures with the concept “art ...

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5/10/2011,TAV IT receives the grand award at ICT Summit 11

TAV IT came in first among the top rank competitor’s following completion of the IT infrastructure project at Enfidha - Hammamet Airport in Tunisia. Deputy General Manager Ersin Inankul accepted the g...

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28/9/2011,BTA takes over food & beverage areas at IDO

Bringing international tastes to airline passengers in Turkey and abroad under TAV Airports, BTA has added Istanbul Fast Ferries into its service network. From now on, BTA will render food & beverage ...

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15/9/2011,The "star" of TAV shines for children's education

TAV Airports attends the 'Stars of Istanbul' project organized by UNICEF with support by Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, with its own 'star'. As part of the social responsibility project initiated...

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13/9/2011,Have flight information and much more in your hands with TAV Mobile!

All the information that makes your journey easier and more entertaining is at your fingertips with free applications from TAV Airports. A wide variety of information can now be accessed through Black...

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10/9/2011,TAV Airports Awarded in Six Categories at “Turkey Investor Relations Awards”

TAV Airports received 6 awards in the third “Turkey Investor Relations Awards,” organized in collaboration with Thomson Reuters and Acclaro.

As part of the third “Turkey Investor Relations Awar...

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6/9/2011,TAV Airports puts the New Skopje Airport into service 

Following a construction to double its capacity, TAV Airports opens Skopje Alexander the Great Airport into service, with the participation of Macedonian Prime Minister Nikola Gruevski. The capa...

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9/8/2011,A successful first half from TAV Airports

TAV Airports continued to lever topline growth into rich EBITDA growth in the first half of 2011 as well and increased EBITDA 23% over first half of 2010 to €105 millon with a consolidated EBITD...

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8/8/2011,TAV Airports submits the best bid at the Medinah Airport Tender

TAV Airports wins the Medinah Airport tender of Saudi Arabia along with its partners Al Rajhi and Saudi Oger. Following the signing of the contracts, the Consortium led by TAV Airports shall rea...

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10/6/2011,TAV Airports chosen best at EMA Awards

TAV Airports received awards in three categories at the Emerging Markets Airport Awards, a forum where the most influential players in the aviation sector are recognized. During the ceremony held i...

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19/5/2011,TAV Airports gains momentum in Northern Europe with Riga

The Duty Free stores renovated with an investment of EUR 2 million by TAV Airports - which has undertaken Duty Free, food & beverage and ground handling operations at Riga Airport in the ca...

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29/4/2011,TAV Airports Holding’s Q1 operating profitability hits record high

TAV Airports Holding Inc. (ISE: TAVHL, “TAV”) increased consolidated revenue by 27% and doubled operating profitability in €.

As per 2011 first quarter financial results,...

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18/4/2011,Bilgi University Students Received Their Certificates from TAV

Students who have completed the entire Corporate Communication Program prepared by Istanbul Bilgi University Carrier Center and TAV Airports have come together in a ceremony to receive their ce...

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2/4/2011,TAV's Sustainable Growth at Bilkent University MBA Forum

The 5th “Bilkent University MBA Forum 2011” was held in Istanbul for the first time this year by Bilkent and Sabancı Universities MBA Clubs under the sponsorship of TAV Airports Hold...

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10/3/2011,TAV Airports in Berlin

As an international brand, TAV Airports was on hand to represent the airports it operates in Turkey, Georgia, Tunisia and Macedonia at the 45th ITB International Tourism Exchange, one of the wor...

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4/3/2011,TAV’s 2010 results surpass estimates

TAV Airports Holding Inc. (ISE: TAVHL, “TAV”) announced €52 million net profit above consensus estimates for 2010. As per the results, double digit growth in revenue and EBITDA are at...

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14/2/2011,TAV Airports at Routes' “Routes Mediterranean Development Forum”; the heart of Mediterranean tourism...

TAV Airports took part in the Routes Mediterranean Development Forum, held for the first time in Antalya by Routes, one of the most important forums attended by leaders in the industry and follo...

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5/10/2010,Aviation Industry Pulsates at Istanbul and Hosted by TAV Airports

Representatives of Airports Council International (ACI) which manages more than 96% of the global passenger traffic met at Airport Exchange 2010 held in Istanbul. Hosted by TAV Airports, Airport...

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5/10/2010,Aviation Industry Pulsates at Istanbul and Hosted by TAV Airports

Representatives of Airports Council International (ACI) which manages more than 96% of the global passenger traffic met at Airport Exchange 2010 held in Istanbul. Hosted by TAV Airports, Airport...

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20/9/2010,TAV Airports becomes the Training Center for Airports Council International (ACI)

Airports Council International (ACI) and TAV Airports have signed a global training center cooperation agreement. The new ACI global training center will be a hub for aviation professionals from ...

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13/9/2010,TAV Airports will be Operating Duty Free, Food & Beverage and other Commercial Areas in Latvia

TAV Airports who signed a Memorandum of Understanding with airBaltic in relation to the construction and operation of the new terminal building at Riga International Airport in Latvia, also won ...

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9/8/2010,TAV increases operational cash flow 9 fold

TAV Airports Holding Inc. (ISE: TAVHL, “TAV”) announced a net profit of 13.9 million TL in the first half of 2010. Additionally, TAV reported 13% growth in passengers, 25% in revenue ...

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9/6/2010,TAV Airports and airBaltic Sign Memorandum of Understanding for Riga

TAV Airports Holding signs a Memorandum of Understanding for the development, construction and operation of a new passenger terminal at Riga International Airport in Latvia. TAV Airports and air...

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28/5/2010,TAV Airports Awarded in Five Categories in “Turkey Investor Relations Awards”

TAV Airports Holding received 5 awards in the second “Turkey Investor Relations Awards,” organized in cooperation with Thomson Reuters and Acclaro. TAV Airports topped three categorie...

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11/5/2010,Atatürk Airport Receives “Highly Commended Award” from Routes, the most prestigious forum of the world aviation industry

TAV Airports Holding received the “Highly Commended Award” with Istanbul Atatürk Airport from the 16th World Route Development Forum (Routes), one of the most prestigious forums of t...

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11/5/2010,TAV Airports Holding Posted Record High Net Profit and EBITDA

TAV Airports Holding Inc. (ISE: TAVHL, “TAV”) increased its net profit by 10x and EBITDA by 23% year-on-year in 2009.

TAV Airports Holding (ISE: TAVHL, “TAV”) a...

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4/5/2010,TAV Airports Holding Posted Massive Growth in EBITDA

TAV Airports Holding Inc. (ISE: TAVHL, “TAV”) increased its EBITDA by 2x and consolidated revenues by 19% year-on-year in 1Q10.

TAV Airports Holding Inc. Chief Executive O...

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30/4/2010,TAV Airports is Selected Best Airport in Three Categories at EMA Awards

TAV Airports is awarded in three categories at the Emerging Markets Airport Awards where the best players in the aviation industry are selected. At the award ceremony held in Dubai, United Ara...

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1/1/2010,TAV Airports at AIREX 2010

International Civil Aviation and Airports Exhibition AIREX 2010 which is  regarded as one of the leading global aviation organizations opened at the General Aviation Apron at Istanbul Ataturk Ai...

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19/10/2009,Agreement is signed for the sale of Havaş for 180 million Euros

The trigger has been pulled on a deal for the sale of Yer Hizmetleri A.Ş (HAVAŞ), wholly owned by TAV Airports Holding Co. The parties agreed to the partnership agreement signed on 16th October ...

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26/8/2009,TAV Airports Holding Increases Operational Profit

TAV Airports Holding Inc. (ISE: TAVHL, “TAV”) increased its operational profit by 35% in the fiscal year ending June 30th 2009.

TAV Airports Holding (ISE: TAVHL, “TAV&r...

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16/7/2009,Four Major International Awards

For TAV Airports Holding’s 2008 Annual Report that integrates Financial Figures with Jazz Music

TAV Airports Holding, which has integrated financial figures with jazz music in the 20...

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26/5/2009,“Rendezvous” of TAV Airports Holding Annual Report and Jazz Music

TAV Airports Holding launched its 2008 Annual Report at Istanbul Atatürk Airport with a concert by Kerem Görsev. Mr. Görsev composed special pieces for the event, highlighting the interactive ...

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30/3/2009,TAV Airports Holding closed 2008 business year with “profit” despite financial crisis

TAV Airports Holding Inc. (ISE: TAVHL, “TAV”) announced 8.9 million TL (€4.7 million) net profit ¹ for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008. Similarly, cash flow from operating act...

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3/3/2009,SJSC Riga International Airport Tender awarded to TAV Airports & Skonto Buve Ltd.

A consortium comprised of TAV Airports and Skonto Buve Ltd, one of Latvia's leading construction companies, has been awarded the tender to develop the infrastructure and to operate the Latvian c...

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1/1/2009,The First Invesment Relations Prize Winners of Turkey

Winners of the “Investor Relations Awards”, organized for the first time in Turkey with the cooperation of Thomson Reuters and Acclaro, are announced. TAV Airports Holding, rewarded b...

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7/10/2008,TAV Airport Holding’s 2007 Annual Report now in its second printing has won the International Creativity Award

TAV Airports’ 2007 Annual Report, has been recognized with the “Silver Award” in the Traditional Creativity Awards, organised for the 38th time in Kentucky, U.S.A.

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4/9/2008,TAV Airports will operate the airports in Macedonia

TAV Airports Holding has won the tender for three airports in Macedonia, one of the leading centres in the Balkans: Alexander the Great in the capital Skopje, St Paul the Apostle International Ai...

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18/6/2008,A different approach to an Annual Report by TAV Airports Holding

TAV Airports brings together in its 2007 Annual Report Pop Art, one of the most extraordinary art movements of the 20th century with the novel “Istanbullians” by Ms Buket Uzuner, the ...

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25/4/2008,€ 392.5 M loan to TAV Airports Holding from International Banks

TAV Airports Holding signed a loan agreement with IFC and creditor banks, ABN Amro Bank N.V, Societe Generale and Standard Bank under the IFC umbrella for the financing of the Enfidha-Hammamet I...

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10/3/2008,TAV Airports Holding signed a 505,000,000 Euro loan agreement for the refinancing of Istanbul Atatürk Airport

TAV Airports Holding signed a project refinancing loan agreement within the scope of the lease agreement for the transfer of the operation rights for Atatürk Airport Domestic and International Te...

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