Türkiye – Keyvan Aviation Group (Keyvan Havacılık A.Ş.), an aviation data and solutions provider headquartered in İstanbul, has advanced discussions to explore strategic collaborations in Iğdır Province that could impact regional aviation development and industry partnerships.

• Keyvan Aviation CEO & Chairman Mehmet Keyvan led a delegation to Iğdır, holding talks with Sn. Ercan Turan (Governor of Iğdır), Prof. Dr. Ekrem Gürel (Rector of Iğdır University), and Mr. Fikret Bağca (Director of Iğdır Şehit Bülent Aydın Airport) to discuss establishing a presence in the region.

• The engagements aimed to evaluate opportunities for collaboration across aviation, academia, and public institutions, signaling potential future initiatives in aviation data services, technology integration, and knowledge transfer to local stakeholders.

• Iğdır’s geographic position, growing aviation potential, and institutional leadership were highlighted as strategic assets that could support long‑term sustainable initiatives by Keyvan Aviation.

• The visit underscores Keyvan Aviation’s broader growth strategy, which includes expanding operational footprint beyond its global aeronautical data services into regional aviation ecosystems and academic partnerships.

• While specific agreements were not announced, ongoing engagements position Keyvan Aviation as a potential contributor to aviation development in eastern Turkey, potentially bringing advanced aviation data, technology, and expertise to local operators and institutions.

Statements

• “I was pleased to visit Iğdır to represent KEYVAN Aviation and hold productive meetings with Sn. Ercan Turan, Governor of Iğdır, Prof. Dr. Ekrem Gürel, Rector of Iğdır University, together with his esteemed team, and Mr. Fikret Bağca, Director of Iğdır Şehit Bülent Aydın Airport.”

• “Iğdır’s geographic position, growing aviation potential, and strong institutional leadership make it a promising location for long‑term, sustainable initiatives.”

• “We look forward to continuing these engagements and contributing to the region’s development through advanced aviation data, technology, and expertise.”

About Keyvan Aviation Group
Keyvan Aviation Group (Keyvan Havacılık A.Ş.) is an İstanbul‑based aviation data and solutions provider offering EASA‑approved aeronautical and navigation databases, analytics, and aviation technology services with global coverage spanning 195 countries. The company holds EASA Type 1 DAT Provider certification and ISO quality standards, reflecting its role in supporting flight operations, avionics, flight planning systems, and aviation analytics worldwide.

Source: KEYVAN Aviation
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