Minister Arikli: Our Biggest Project In The Field Of Aviation Is Ercan Airport
The recent developments in the aviation sector of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) highlight significant progress, particularly with the completion of the new terminal and runway at Ercan Airport.

This expansion not only positions Ercan as a major airport in the region but also reflects a successful privatization effort, transforming it from a financial liability into a profitable entity.

The transformation of Ercan Airport serves as a testament to the TRNC's commitment to enhancing its aviation infrastructure, which has also fostered job creation and economic growth. The ongoing improvements at Ercan Airport are expected to further solidify its status as a key transportation hub as detailed below.

Minister of Public Works and Transport Erhan Arıklı participated in the panel on "Developments and Problems in TRNC Aviation" organized by Cyprus Science University.

In his speech at the panel, Minister Arıklı stated that the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus has carried out very important projects in the field of aviation in recent years, and the most important one is the completion and commissioning of the new terminal and runway of Ercan Airport.

 Minister Arıklı stated that the Turkish Cypriot people have the largest airport in the nearby geography and said, "Before privatization, Ercan Airport was losing 10 million dollars a year. Today, the new airport earns an income of 1 billion TL per year."

Noting that the privatization of Ercan Airport is unique in the world, Arıklı stated that 52 percent of each bill issued is left to the state, and that the money entering the state's coffers after the privatization has exceeded 600 million dollars.

"Airports Are Like Living Organisms"

"Airports are like living organisms and their deficiencies are eliminated over time. Istanbul Airport has been put into service, but there are still deficiencies," said Arıklı, and underlined that negative thoughts about Ercan Airport are wrong in this context. Arıklı stated that Ercan Airport is the property of the people and said, "Ercan Airport is a source of pride that we can proudly show. There are deficiencies and they will be completed in time," he said.

 Arıklı added that with the development of the capacity of Ercan Airport, there has been a serious employment environment.

How Ercan airport has developed

Mustafa Sofi, Director of the Civil Aviation Department, made a presentation on the development of Ercan Airport from past to present and answered the questions of the participants.

Özçelik: Ercan Provides Services With All Its Technological Infrastructure Completed

In his speech, T&T Ercan Airport General Manager Serhat Özçelik said that the capacity of the new airport can be increased to serve 15 million passengers. Özçelik added that the new terminal building and the runway are currently serving with all the technological infrastructure completed.

Source: TRNC Ministry of Public Works and Transportation

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