# Sabiha Gökçen Airport institutional developments

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> Updated: 2026-10-14T10:11:00.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport has highlighted various institutional initiatives regarding technology and sustainability.

In late September, the airport released a documentary episode titled ‘Women Without Borders in Aviation’ to mark its 25th anniversary. The feature focused on the facility’s digital transformation, specifically the integration of artificial intelligence to manage technological infrastructure and monitor passenger density in real-time.

By mid-October, the airport received a silver award at the GIGI Awards 2026 in the Image and Social Responsibility category. This recognition was for its ‘Zero Waste’ project, an initiative developed with the Istanbul Governorship and the Zero Waste Foundation to promote environmental consciousness and reduce single-use plastic waste through terminal installations.

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### 2026-10-14: Sabiha Gökçen Airport wins GIGI Award for Zero Waste project

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport won a silver GIGI Award for its Zero Waste project, which used creative terminal installations to raise awareness about plastic waste and environmental sustainability.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sabiha-gken-airport-wins-gigi-award-for-zero-waste-project

### 2026-09-28: Sabiha Gökçen Airport highlights digital transformation in new documentary

Sabiha Gökçen International Airport's new documentary features IT Director İsmihan Baysal Anderson, detailing her leadership in the airport's digital and AI-driven technological transformation.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sabiha-gken-airport-highlights-digital-transformation-in-new-documentary

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