Pegasus Airlines Senior Director of Marketing and E-Commerce Ahmet Bağdat shared his evaluations on the future of the aviation sector at the 2026 Air Transport Symposium held in Ekali, Athens. Pegasus was also deemed worthy of the “Airline of the Year” award at the same event.
Pegasus Evaluates the Future of Aviation in Athens
Pegasus Airlines Senior Director of Marketing and E-Commerce Ahmet Bağdat spoke at the session titled “Aviation4All – Next Steps” held as part of the 2026 Air Transport Symposium in the Ekali district of Athens, Greece.
During the panel, Bağdat shared his assessments with industry representatives regarding current developments facing the global aviation sector and areas of transformation for the future.

Emphasis on Geopolitical Uncertainties and Resilience
In his remarks during the panel, Bağdat drew attention to the impact of geopolitical developments on the aviation sector and emphasized the importance of operational resilience.
Bağdat also stated that sustainability goals, technological transformation and strong collaborations within the sector are among the key factors shaping the future of aviation.
“Airline of the Year” Award for Pegasus
At the award ceremony held as part of the Air Transport Symposium, Pegasus Airlines was deemed worthy of the “Airline of the Year” award.
The company’s receipt of this award demonstrated that its business model, which rapidly adapts to changing aviation dynamics, and its passenger-focused service approach are also appreciated on an international platform.



