Mehmet T. Nane, Chairperson of the Board of Pegasus Airlines, has been designated as Global Ambassador for the 2026-2028 term by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the United Nations specialised agency for civil aviation. Nominated by Türkiye, Nane is the first Turkish private sector executive to be designated an ICAO Global Ambassador.

LONDON (03 November 2026) --- Mehmet T. Nane, Chairperson of Pegasus Airlines, has added to his record of international aviation firsts. Designated by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), he becomes an ICAO Global Ambassador for the term running from October 2026 to October 2028.

The ICAO Global Ambassadors Programme brings together close to 40 Ambassadors and Champions from public authorities, aviation organisations, the private sector and academia around the world. Nane is the first executive from the Turkish private sector to be designated to this role.

Contributing to global work on the future of aviation

Delivered under ICAO’s 2026-2050 Strategic Plan, the Global Ambassadors Programme aims to raise international awareness of aviation and its future growth and bring new generations into the industry.

Over his two-year term, Mehmet T. Nane will contribute to national and international work on the industry’s future workforce needs, increasing the participation of women and young people in aviation, and the sustainable development of civil aviation.

A strong voice in international aviation

Alongside his role as Chairperson of the Board of Pegasus Airlines, Mehmet T. Nane has held senior positions at the International Air Transport Association (IATA). He chaired the IATA Board of Directors in 2022-2023, a first for Türkiye, and is set to take up the role again in June 2027, making him the first Turkish national in IATA’s history to be elected Chair of the Board of Directors for two separate terms. His ICAO Global Ambassadorship adds a new dimension to his representative and leadership work in international aviation, for Türkiye as much as for the industry.

About the ICAO Global Ambassadors Programme

The ICAO Global Ambassadors Programme brings together experienced industry officials and professionals from around the world to contribute to the future of international civil aviation. Selected from candidates nominated by member states, ambassadors work to raise awareness of aviation, encourage new generations into the industry and bring ICAO’s strategic priorities to a wider audience.