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Erdogan’s dream airport in dire straits amid pandemic

The company operating Istanbul’s new mega airport appears unlikely to hold on for even a few months without assistance, as the COVID-19 pandemic hits Turkey’s aviation industry.

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Turkish Airlines planes sit on the tarmac during the outbreak of the coronavirus, Istanbul Airport, Turkey, March 29, 2020. — REUTERS/Umit Bektas

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