New Jazeera Terminal 5 General Manager to Lead Next Phase of Growth and Expansion
With over 25 years of international experience in airport management, ground handling, terminal operations, and customer service—including his previous role as CEO of Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport—Alp is well-positioned to lead both T5 and the future T6 through a period of rapid growth and innovation.
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