Turkish Airlines established a search and rescue team consisting of 72 personnel.

THY Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee Prof. Dr. Murat Şeker made a statement on his social media account about the search and rescue team launch and coat of arms delivery ceremony held with the participation of Istanbul Governor Davut Gül.

Pointing out that the team consisting of company personnel is a first in the aviation industry, Prof. Dr. Şeker used the following statements:

"With great pride, we held the launch and rigging ceremony of our search and rescue team, which we have implemented as THY and which is a first in the global aviation industry. In this process, which started with the application of 1210 volunteer colleagues throughout our partnership, 72 of our friends who have successfully completed theoretical and practical field training, challenging exercises and AFAD accreditation exams are now ready for duty. Our team, which consists of a versatile structure from the cockpit to the cabin, from ground services to our health units, has sacrificed their busy work tempo, their family and personal time for this success. "It once again demonstrated the determination and selflessness of our colleagues with high sensitivity."

Expressing his gratitude to the Governor of Istanbul, Mr. Davut Gül, who attended the ceremony, and the President of Disaster and Emergency Management (AFAD), Ali Hamza Pehlivan, Şeker said, "I would like to thank all my colleagues who contributed to the realization of the project and AFAD for their support, and I wish success to our search and rescue team, hoping that they will not be needed and their duties will be limited to exercises." he said.