The Evolution of Turkish Air Transport Industry: Significant Developments and the Impacts of 1983 Liberalization

The liberalization in 1983 constitutes a turning point in the development process of turkish air transport industry. the aim of this study is to evaluate the evolution of turkish air transport industry after 1983 liberalization from the perspective of liberalization process. to this end, the first part of the study examines the significant developments and changes which have occurred since 1983. the second part covers the impacts of 1983 liberalization on both turkish air transport industry and airline management. the final part is an overview of failures in 1983 liberalization.