Turkish Airlines has gone from strength to strength in recent years, adding new routes across Europe and Asia as well as expanding into Africa. A new multi-billion dollar hub airport in the works in Istanbul means this impressive growth story will soon be given yet another boost. But with many ambitious competitors also expanding across the Gulf and the Middle East, can the Turkish aviation vision continue to soar? John Defterios spoke to the airline's CEO, Temel Kotil, to find out. Below is an edited version of their conversation. John Defterios (JD): Why do you think there is so much growth coming out of Turkey?
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Turkish Airlines expanding into Asia, Europe and Africa
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New hub airport in Istanbul with first stage set to open in 2017
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Aviation industry set to expand dramatically by 2030
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