Aviation Updates and Cultural Archives Pertaining to Istanbul
Istanbul's connection to the broader world is continually evolving through its aviation networks and rich cultural documentation. In aviation news, flight operations have officially resumed between Istanbul and Kirkuk International Airport in Iraq, following a period of suspended operations. Conversely, adjusting to its Northern summer 2026 schedule, Turkish Airlines has decided to cut weekly flight frequencies on three major United States routes, specifically reducing service from Istanbul to Atlanta, New York JFK, and Seattle.
On the cultural and historical front, Istanbul's legacy is preserved through various mediums. Academic databases highlight the contributions of scholars like Emrah Safa Gürkan of Istanbul 29 Mayis University. Cinematographically, the city is immortalized in collaborative anthologies such as the 2010 film Do Not Forget Me Istanbul. Furthermore, the New York Public Library’s digital collections offer a glimpse into the city's past through a preserved contact sheet of renowned American writer James Baldwin during his time residing in Istanbul.
Sources & Links:
Reuters Connect: Licensable picture: Istanbul flights resume at Kirkuk Airport
Aviation A2Z: Turkish Airlines Cuts Flights on These 3 US Routes
NYPL Digital Collections: Contact sheet of James Baldwin in Istanbul
Academia.edu: Emrah Safa Gürkan (ESG) - Istanbul 29 Mayis University
