Okan Baş
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SVP Finance

Turkish Airlines

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Airline Treasury Under Pressure: Financing Growth Through Uncertainty

Vissoth Nam
CEO,
AirAsia Cambodia
Erdenekhuu Khadkhuu
Financial and Foreign Negotiation Officer,
MIAT Mongolian Airlines
Okan Baş
SVP Finance,
Turkish Airlines
  • How does treasury strategy influence financing decisions? Are changing interest rates, access to capital and market volatility affecting how airlines choose between leasing, debt and other funding sources?
  • How are airlines balancing fuel price volatility, foreign exchange exposure and liquidity while still investing in fleet expansion and long-term growth? Which risks are receiving the greatest attention today?
  • With aircraft, leases and maintenance largely denominated in USD, how are airlines in Asia managing foreign exchange risk? What role do natural hedges, financial hedging and commercial strategy each play?
  • As the operating environment becomes more unpredictable, how are airlines building greater financial resilience? What treasury strategies are proving most effective in protecting cash flow while maintaining flexibility for future opportunities?