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Fri, 06/11/2010 - 21:14
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TURKISH AIRLINES GETS TWO AWARDS FROM PAKISTAN

ISLAMABAD (A.A) - 11.06.2010 - Turkish national air carrier received awards of "Best In-Flight Magazine" and "Best Calendar" by Pakistan's Council of Culture and Arts (NCCA).
Turkish Airlines (THY) received the awards at a ceremony held in Karachi, Pakistan.
Asif Maksud from NCCA said that THY was awarded due its high quality in publication and promotion.
THY's director in Pakistan Utku Yazan said THY's most important mission was to link Turkey to the world and the world to Turkey, adding that the airlines had several projects for 2010.
Based in Istanbul, Turkish Airlines is one of the fastest growing and prosperous airlines in the world. It carries approximately 25 million passengers a year, with direct flights to 120 international and 37 domestic destinations.     
The airline was founded in 1933 with a fleet of five airplanes that carried a total of 28 passengers. The airline made its first domestic flight in 1933 and the first international flight in 1947.
THY is currently the sponsor of FC Barcelona, Manchester United soccer teams and Greek basketball club Maroussi, as well as 2010 Euroleague-Final Four organization.

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