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Sabiha Gökçen and Cologne Bonn airports sign sister airport agreement
Sabiha Gökçen International Airport and Cologne Bonn Airport have signed a ‘Sister Airports’ Memorandum of Understanding to enhance aviation cooperation between Turkey and Germany.
The agreement focuses on the exchange of knowledge, experience, and technology across several sectors, including airfield and terminal operations, digitalization, aviation safety, sustainability, ARFF services, and passenger experience. The partnership aims to increase operational efficiency and develop future airport technologies.
On the Turkish side, the agreement involves HEAŞ (the airfield authority) and ISG (the terminal operator). The German side is represented by Flughafen Köln/Bonn GmbH. Officials noted that Germany remains a critical market for Sabiha Gökçen, highlighting the significant passenger traffic driven by the Turkish diaspora in Cologne.
Entities
Cologne Bonn Airport · Flughafen Köln/Bonn GmbH · HEAŞ · ISG · Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] German nationals were the top foreign passenger group for Sabiha Gökçen in the first half of 2026. www.haberport.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The agreement covers terminal operations, digitalization, aviation safety, sustainability, ARFF services, and passenger experience. www.tourismtoday.net · haber.aero · www.haberport.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Sabiha Gökçen International Airport and Cologne Bonn Airport signed a ‘Sister Airports’ Memorandum of Understanding. www.tourismtoday.net · haber.aero · www.haberport.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] There is a population of over 90,000 people of Turkish origin living in Cologne. www.haberport.com