THY Board Chairman Prof. Dr. Murat Şeker made important statements regarding the strategic role of risk management, cyber resilience, and insurance systems in the aviation sector at the Willis Aviation Conference held in Istanbul.
Turkish Airlines Board Chairman Prof. Dr. Murat Şeker made notable remarks at the 23rd edition of the Willis Aviation Conference, which is regarded as one of the most important international events in the aviation and insurance sectors. The main theme of this year’s conference, held in Istanbul, was “Smarter Skies.”
Delivering the opening speech of the conference, Murat Şeker later joined a panel discussion alongside James Coventry, where he evaluated key industry developments. The event addressed topics such as the increasingly complex risk structure of the aviation industry, insurance systems, cyber threats, and operational sustainability.
“Risk management has now become a matter of collective intelligence”
In his speech, Murat Şeker emphasized that risk management in the aviation sector is not solely the responsibility of insurance companies or airline operators. He stated that with the expansion of the global aviation network, issues such as data security, operational safety, supply chain disruptions, and digital threats have become matters affecting the entire industry.
According to Şeker, the sharing of operational experience by airlines, the development of data-driven analysis by insurance companies, and the creation of more transparent solutions by brokers are critically important for the long-term resilience of the sector.
THY highlights cyber resilience and safety culture
Providing information on Turkish Airlines’ approach to risk management, Murat Şeker stated that the company focuses not only on managing crises after they occur, but also on preventing risks before they emerge.
Drawing particular attention to cyber resilience and safety culture, Şeker stated that they do not view insurance mechanisms solely as financial protection tools. THY management considers insurance a strategic element in ensuring operational continuity, maintaining service standards, and strengthening passenger trust.
Istanbul becoming a global hub for aviation diplomacy
The hosting of the Willis Aviation Conference in Istanbul is seen as one of the developments enhancing Türkiye’s influence in the international aviation ecosystem. The gathering of airline executives, insurance experts, and financial representatives from around the world in Istanbul demonstrates that the city has become both a major transit hub and an important meeting point for sector diplomacy.
Murat Şeker concluded his speech by thanking Willis for hosting the event and all stakeholders who contributed to the conference, wishing participants a productive gathering.
