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Aviation WeekKurt Hofmann

Turkish Airlines replaces chairman and CEO in abrupt succession; board reshuffle signals continuity

Turkish Airlines has abruptly replaced both its chairman and chief executive, with chairman Ahmet Bolat and CEO Bilal Ekşi among the resignations announced on 9 April 2026. The carrier appointed Murat Şeker as chairman and installed a commercial deputy general manager, positioning the change as retirements amid limited public explanation.

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