To help students gain deeper insights into the aviation industry, Korea Aerospace University’s Freshman Support Team hosted a special lecture featuring Mr. Ilker Basaran, Country Manager of Turkish Airlines Korea. The event was held on April 8 in Lecture Hall 108 and drew 123 domestic and international students.

Mr. Basaran delivered a talk titled “Understanding the Future Air Transport Industry,” where he shared his personal experiences and offered an overview of the global aviation industry's history, current trends, and future outlook. Tailored to first-year students, his lecture provided practical guidance on the skills and qualities that will be essential for future professionals in the aviation sector. During the Q&A session, Mr. Basaran and other industry professionals answered students' questions directly.

Students responded positively, with comments such as, “As someone who hopes to work in the airline industry, today’s lecture was incredibly helpful,” “It was meaningful to hear about the growth and future plans of a leading company,” and “I learned a lot about Turkish Airlines.”

A representative from the Freshman Support Team remarked, “We organized this event to help students better understand emerging industries and begin preparing the competencies needed in the field of air transport. We’re grateful for the positive feedback.” They added, “We will continue to offer special lectures under the theme ‘Career and Employment in Future Technologies That Will Change the World.’”