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Ersel Göral to Assume Key Role at Saudi Arabia’s Prestigious Airport

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Ersel Göral to Assume Key Role at Saudi Arabia’s Prestigious Airport

Ersel Göral, the sole executive who has served in top-level management positions at Turkey’s four major airports, has been appointed as the Vice President of King Salman International Airport, a prominent aviation investment in the capital city, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The airport, planned with an investment of approximately $30 billion under the “2030 Vision” of the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF), is set to become a leading global aviation hub with a capacity of 120 million passengers and six runways.

Designed by the British architectural firm Foster + Partners, the airport is envisioned to be expandable based on developments, making it a potential contender for one of the world’s largest and busiest airports in the coming years. As part of Saudi Arabia’s $100 billion investment in the aviation sector, the airport aims to revitalize the country’s tourism.

Leading the helm at King Salman International Airport, under Ersel Göral’s guidance, the airport will cover an expansive area of 57 square kilometers, including the currently operational King Khalid International Airport. By 2030, the airport is projected to accommodate an annual capacity of 120 million passengers.

Saudi Arabian authorities aim for the airport to strengthen the city’s position as a global logistics center, boost transportation, trade, and tourism, and serve as a bridge connecting the East and West. The airport’s energy will be sourced entirely or predominantly from renewable energy, promising a unique travel experience for transit passengers.

Ersel Göral holds the distinction of being the only top-level executive to have served in airport/terminal management at Turkey’s four major airports. Throughout his career, he has achieved significant milestones, notably transforming Sabiha Gökçen International Airport into one of Europe’s largest airports and earning numerous awards for projects undertaken during his leadership.

Ersel Göral to Assume Key Role at Saudi Arabia's Prestigious Airport 4 Temmuz 2025

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Hello everyone. My name is Mehmet Kali. In the industry, I am known as "Kali". I graduated from the first civil aviation training school in Turkey, which was known as the Civil Aviation School at the time and is now Eskişehir Technical University, in 1991. As I graduated from the Business Administration department, it was a bit challenging for me to integrate into the industry. I have worked for companies such as SultanAir, DHMI, Havaş, and Swissair, and currently, I provide services and consultancy in air cargo transportation. I have experience in dispatching, air traffic control, passenger services, and aircraft coordination. During my time at Swissair, I had the opportunity to experience aviation training in many countries. Since 2012, I have been focusing on air cargo transportation. For three years, I taught courses on air cargo at Nişantaşı University. I still hold valid IATA certifications related to both passenger and cargo operations. For over ten years, I have been managing aeroportist.com, a news website related to aviation, which initially started as a hobby. I enjoy building aviation networks and sharing knowledge. If there is anything I can contribute to, I am here. Best regards "kali"

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