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Second airline to be created in Antalya mainly for Russian tourists

Russian Aviaton » Thursday April 21, 2022 19:05 MSK

A second airline company, focused mainly on airlifting Russian tourists to Turkey, will be created in Antalya, Airporthaber portal for civil aviation news said on Thursday. This reported by TASS.

"The MGA (Mavigok Aviation) company has received initial approval from the Turkish Directorate General of Civil Aviation. The process is developing quickly, and plans are to finalize the creation [of the airline] shortly," it reported. The carrier will begin flight on four planes, two Boeing 737-900 and two Boeing 777, the portal said.

The Turkish MGA, as reported, is linked to Russian charter carrier Azur Air. In the future, it may enter other markets, Airporthaber said.

Earlier reports said that the Southwind carrier, being established for getting Russian tourists to Turkey, is expected to begin operating in Antalya at the end of May.

According to local media, one more carrier, focused on bringing in tourists from Russia, may be established in Antalya jointly with a major tour operator. On Wednesday, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said that about 3.5 million Russian tourists might visit Turkey this year.