Mapa Group is a Turkish conglomerate owned by its founder, Mehmet Nazif Günal.

In 1996 the company expanded its operations into air cargo, and created MNG Airlines, followed by an expansion into tourism in 1999.

[13][5] The MNG Group has received controversy due to environmental concerns around hydroelectric dams, and the construction of Istanbul Airport, which involved the removal of 660,000 trees.

[14] The death led to locals rioting and attacking the mining facilities in retaliation the next day.

[16] MNG filed a criminal complaint against the employee in January 2020, noting the two flights involved in his escape did not appear to be for the same client.