Türkiye – Turkish Airlines Flight Academy (TAFA), the ab initio pilot training arm of Turkish Airlines, has appointed Fatih Unalan as its new General Manager as the academy continues expanding its training footprint across the country. The appointment coincides with the academy’s 13th anniversary and ongoing fleet and infrastructure growth.

• TAFA currently operates nearly 60 aircraft, with multiple new units delivered in June 2025.

• The academy conducts flight training at six different airports across Türkiye.

• The training center employs over 100 flight instructors and more than 200 total aviation professionals.

• Nearly 500 cadet pilots are currently enrolled in training.

• The academy plans to expand its training fleet to 107 aircraft by Q1 2027, with 47 aircraft scheduled for delivery by the end of 2025.

• TAFA has trained and graduated over 900 pilots in the past five years, with 220,000 total flight hours logged as of December 2024.

Statements:

• “I would like to express my gratitude to Ahmet Bolat and our Chairmen of the Board of Directors, Mr. Abdulkerim Cay and Mr. Mehmet Kadaifciler.” – Fatih Unalan, General Manager, Turkish Airlines Flight Academy

Source: Turkish Media Reporting
Photo Credit: Turkish Airlines Flight Academy