Istanbul Regional Court of Appeals decided that the general manager of an air carrier, who is an accountable manager with significant powers, is classified as a registered attorney rather than an agent. Therefore, according to the Turkish commercial code (“TCC”), he does not need specific authorization to enter into an arbitration agreement on behalf of the company.   In a recent ISTAC ("Istanbul Arbitration Centre") domestic arbitration award, it was concluded by the sole ar

This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the licensing process for general aviation operators in accordance with General Aviation Regulation (SHY-6B). The licensing process for general aviation operators is governed by the SHY-6B). In essence, there are two main steps to obtain a license. The first step involves establishing an organization that meets the standards outlined in SHY-6B, while the second step entails providing the necessary documentation as requi

Turkish Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) adjusts (provisionally) its air operator certification regulation in favor of airline entrepreneurs suffering from war and emergency conditions and introduces diluted requirements for (first) air operator certification process. By virtue of a change published on April 16, 2022 in the official newspaper to the afore mentioned regulation applicants of an initial issue of a Turkish aircraft operating certificate (AOC) will temporarily benef