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NASA Deputy Associate Administrator Casey Swails and Turkey’s first astronaut, Alper Gezeravcı, are coming together at ITU for a presentation titled “Gateway to the Stars: NASA's Artemis Generation and Global Partnerships.”

Dear Members of the ITU Community, NASA Deputy Associate Administrator Casey Swails and Turkey’s first astronaut, Alper Gezeravcı, are coming together at ITU for a presentation titled “Gateway to the Stars: NASA's Artemis Generation and Global Partnerships.”

TURKEY'S THIRD ASTRONAUT IN SPACE: GÖKHAN ERDEM

In this meaningful gathering that took place at ITU FAA – MED-C / CZA3 on November 25, 2025, Gökhan Erdem shared with us not only the technical details of his journey into space but also his inspiring personal experiences and his perspective on Earth from space. His insights instilled courage and vision in future scientists, engineers, and all young minds.

VISIT TO TITRA TECHNOLOGY INC.

Mr. Muhterem Özgür Kızılkaya, Fixed-Wing Product Strategy Manager, and Mr. Taner Ertuğrul, Lead Mechanical Design Engineer from TİTRA Technology, visited our faculty to evaluate potential project topics and to initiate university–industry collaboration activities. Within the scope of the visit, a productive exchange of ideas was held with Prof. Dr. Zahit Mecitoğlu and our faculty members.

Visit by ALTINAY Technology Group

As the Istanbul Technical University Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics, we paid a visit to the ALTINAY Technology Group on November 13, 2025. An academic delegation of three, including Prof. Dr. Zahit Mecitoğlu, our Head of Aeronautical Engineering Department Prof. Dr. Halit Süleyman Türkmen, and our Head of Astronautical Engineering Department Prof. Dr. Melike Nikbay, participated in the visit.

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Visit to TUSAŞ Engine Industry Inc. A.Ş(TEI)

As Istanbul Technical University Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics, on Wednesday, September 24, TUSAŞ Motor Industry A.Sh. We made a visit to the (TEI) facilities. Our Dean for the Visit is Prof. Dr.s Istanbul Technical University Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics, on Wednesday, September 24, TUSAŞ Motor Industry A.Sh. We made a visit to the (TEI) facilities. Our Dean for the Visit is Prof. Dr. Zahit Mecitoğlu, Head of the Department of Aircraft Engineering Prof. Dr. Halit Süleyman Turkmen and Head of the Department of Aerospace Engineering Prof. Dr. Melike Nikbay and an academic delegation of a total of eight people, including five faculty members, attended.

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Certified “Communication During Disasters” Seminar in Collaboration with TUYAD and ITU

Visit to the Presidency of the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK)

Our Dean, Prof. Dr. Zahit MECİTOĞLU; along with the Head of the Department of Aerospace Engineering, Prof. Dr. Melike NİKBAY, and Assistant Professor Dr. Mete BUDAKLI from the Department of Aerospace Engineering, paid a visit to the Presidency of the Scientific and Technological Research Council of Turkey (TÜBİTAK) on Tuesday, August 5, hosted by President Prof. Dr. Orhan Aydın.

Visit to the Turkish Space Agency Presidency

Our Dean, Prof. Dr. Zahit MECİTOĞLU, Head of the Department of Space Engineering, Prof. Dr. Melike NİKBAY, and Associate Professor Dr. Mete BUDAKLI, a faculty member of the Department of Space Engineering, paid a visit to the Turkish Space Agency.

Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics Online Meeting

Our Students Are Taking Their Place in the European Space Industry!

ITU Academic Performance Awards 2025

The Istanbul Technical University (ITU) Academic Performance Awards 2025 were presented in three categories. The award ceremony took place on June 4, 2025, at our Ayazağa Campus.

ITU ARC Leads Regio-AIRMOB CoVE within AIRMOB Project

Under the leadership of Assoc. Prof. Emre Koyuncu, a faculty member at ITU Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics and Deputy Director of ITU Aviation and Space Technologies Application and Research Center, ITU ARC has undertaken the Türkiye country representation for the project titled "AIRMOB: Developing Skills and Capabilities for Innovative Air Mobility." This project has been awarded funding totaling 3,983,463.84 Euros with 21 partners from 5 countries, under the ERASMUS-EDU-2024-PEX-COVE call.

The 19th Industrial Advisory Board Meeting of the Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering Departments Was Held

The 19th annual Industry Advisory Board meeting of the Aeronautical Engineering and Astronautical Engineering Departments was held on May 9, 2025, at ITU Suleyman Demirel Culture Center, Senate Room. This meeting aims to foster closer cooperation with the industry.

Professor Anya R. Jones' Seminar Series

ITU Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics hosted Professor Anya R. Jones from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) as part of the The Scientific and Technological Research Council of Türkiye (TÜBİTAK) 2221 Visiting Scientist Grant Program. Drawing on her expertise in aeronautics and experimental aerodynamics, Professor Jones delivered a comprehensive seminar series consisting of four sessions.

ITU and University of Manchester Collaborate on Innovative 3D Printing Project for Wind Energy

Istanbul Technical University and the University of Manchester have joined forces on a groundbreaking international project titled, "3-D printing based innovative repair of recyclable turbine blades while fostering gender equality and sustainability in Türkiye's wind energy sector." This significant initiative is proudly supported by the British Council – International Science Partnerships Fund.

Co-Chairmanship and Paper Presentations at NATO Science and Technology Organization AVT 411

ITU AeroMDO Lab presented two papers at the NATO Science & Technology Organization AVT‑411 Research Specialists Meeting on Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence for Military Vehicle Design held at The George Washington University in Washington, DC: on May 21, 2025,