The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has detailed efforts of airlines to help with Turkey earthquake relief.
IATA expressed condolences to Turkey and Syria.
It highlighted the important contributions from the aviation industry for both immediate efforts and long-term humanitarian aid.
It praised ‘the tremendous endeavours’ of airlines based in the region, namely Corendon Airlines, Freebird, MNG, Pegasus Airlines, SunExpress, SyrianAir and Turkish Airlines.
” On behalf of IATA member airlines, we express our deep sorrow,” said Willie Walsh, IATA’s Director General.
“Aviation is playing a major role in supporting these efforts and in delivering the humanitarian aid that will be critical.”
Airlines globally are making individual efforts to transport equipment, aid, and specialist personnel.
These include Aegean Airlines, El Al, Emirates, Mongolian Airlines, Smartwings Group and PIA.
