1. A Field Study to Determine the Impact of Aviation Security Personnel’s Personality Traits on Aviation Security Culture
Project Type: BAP Project
Principal Investigator: Dr. Lecturer Adile Bebek Yeşilkaya (Antalya Belek University)
Co-Researchers:

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ünal (Malatya Turgut Özal University)

• Dr. Lecturer Selçuk Kayhan (Malatya Turgut Özal University)

• Lecturer Esra Yaşar (Antalya Belek University)

• Lecturer Merve Ünlü (Antalya Belek University)

This project aims to analyze the effects of aviation security personnel’s personality traits on the security culture. Through applied field research, the study examines the relationship between human factors and security culture.

2. The Effect of Trust and Resistance to Change Dimensions on Airport Ground Services Personnel’s Intention to Use Technology
Project Type: BAP Project
Principal Investigator: Dr. Lecturer Adile Bebek Yeşilkaya (Antalya Belek University)
Researchers:

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ahmet Ünal (Malatya Turgut Özal University)

• Dr. Lecturer Selçuk Kayhan (Malatya Turgut Özal University)

• Lecturer Esra Yaşar (Antalya Belek University)

• Lecturer Merve Ünlü (Antalya Belek University)

This research investigates the trust perception and resistance to change dimensions that influence airport ground services personnel’s intention to use technology. Supported by field data, the study aims to provide significant insights into technological adaptation processes.

3. Urban Air Mobility in the Turkish Aviation Sector: Challenges, Requirements, and Development Potential
Project Type: TÜBİTAK 1001 – Scientific and Technological Research Project
Principal Investigator: Dr. Lecturer Harun Karakavuz (Selçuk University)

The project explores the current challenges and potential of urban air mobility within the Turkish aviation sector. The study adopts a holistic approach, considering the impact of all stakeholders, including airports, airlines, ground services, regulatory authorities, and passengers.

The data collection process is based on semi-structured interviews, Nominal Group Technique (NGT), and observations. Interviews are conducted at stakeholders’ offices, airport meeting rooms, or online.

Stakeholders and Researchers:

• Ground Services: Dr. Lecturer Mehmet Yaşar, Research Assistant Ahmet Ertek

• Airports: Dr. Lecturer Selçuk Kayhan, Research Assistant Ahmet Ertek

• Airline Companies: Dr. Lecturer Mehmet Yaşar, Research Assistant Dr. Ümit Doğan

• Academia: Dr. Lecturer Harun Karakavuz, Research Assistant Dr. Ümit Doğan

• Regulatory Authorities: Dr. Lecturer Selçuk Kayhan, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kasım Kiracı

• Air Traffic Service Providers: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Kasım Kiracı, Dr. Lecturer Kadir Dönmez

• Maintenance Organizations (MRO): Dr. Lecturer Harun Karakavuz, Research Assistant Ahmet Ertek