The Boeing Company continues its support for education in Turkey with the construction of a new school building for Konakli Boeing Primary School in Kumru district of Ordu. The opening ceremony of the new school building was held on Nov.5, 2013 with the participation of local administration officials, students, teachers, parents and members of the media.

 Speaking at the opening ceremony, Bernard J. Dunn, President, Boeing Turkey and North Africa, emphasized that educational support is an integral part of Boeing’s corporate citizenship activities. “The education projects take priority in Boeing’s approach to corporate citizenship,” said Dunn. “Since 2000, Boeing has been committed to supporting education at every level, from primary schools to universities, and is proud to be a responsible member of Turkish community. Today, we are celebrating the opening of Konakli Boeing Primary School’s new building which will provide its students a better education environment and enable them to have a brighter future.”