Ziya Cemal Kadıoğlu

Ziya Cemal Kadıoğlu (born 1 March 1961) is a Turkish general who has been the 34th and current commander of the Turkish Air Force since 16 August 2023.

Biography Kadıoğlu was born in Eskişehir, Turkish in 1961. He completed his early, and high school education in his hometown. He entered the Turkish Air Force Academy in 1978 and graduated as a second lieutenant in 1982. After graduating, he underwent combat readiness training at the 2nd Main Jet Base Flight Training Center and the 3rd Main Jet Base. In 1984, he began his service as a wingman at the 7th Main Jet Base.

He commanded the Air Force Training Commander from 2017 to 2022. On 30 August 2022, he was promoted to the rank of general by the Supreme Military Council. After his promotion, he commanded the Combatant Air Force. Kadıoğlu has been serving as the commander of the Turkish Air Force since 16 August 2023.