ANKARA (Dec. 1, 2015) — Global passenger air traffic is projected to double over the next 15 years with an unprecedented 6.6 billion travelers anticipated by 2030, according to a report from the latest bi-annual meeting  of the Global Aerospace Summit (2014). Positioned to meet this increase in passenger air travel is TRJet, a new entrant into the global aviation market, and the industry’s next Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). While global passenger traffic overall grew 5 percent from 2008 to 2013, traffic between the Middle East and Asia grew 41 percent, and air travel between the Middle East and Europe saw 33.8 percent growth, according to the report’s authors Strategy&.

‘Tis the season to be jolly—year-round! By building a strong organization, tying it to the community and hiring those that personify holiday spirit, Christmas in [Your City] is delivering a lot of cheery sales. This Christmas tale begins in 2002, when Fatih and Neslihan Hidirligil were but 22 and 21 years old, respectively. “It was challenging to be that young and in business. People don’t think you are going to be successful,” says Fatih, co-owner of Christmas in [Your City], headquartered in New York City, NY. Fatih and Neslihan opened their first store, a 700-square-foot one, in the Broadway Mall in Hicksville, NY. Handmade table décor, imported from abroad, lined the shelves. Due to customer request, “little by little, we started to carry holiday ornaments,” Fatih says.

TURKOFAMERICA Magazine will select 40 Turkish-American under 40 years old. The 40 Under 40 is a measure of power and influence. The 40 Under 40 draws a team of TURKOFAMERICA reporters, writers, editors and advisors. Each person picks an industry or area of focus, then they go hunting: talking to experts, digging up documents, interviewing key sources. Please click the link  send us your candidates.