Global aviation sector continues to grow despite conflicts and crises

At an international summit held in Istanbul with the participation of aviation professionals from around the world, it was emphasized that the global aviation sector continues its growth trend despite all ongoing conflicts and crises.

Summit Meeting in Istanbul

More than eight hundred senior aviation professionals from eighty countries gathered in Istanbul to discuss the future of the sector.

Global growth expectations were addressed in detail within the scope of the Airports Council International World Airport Experience Summit.

Geopolitical Shocks and Effects

Conflicts in the Gulf and Middle East region continue to cause route changes and flight cancellations in air traffic.

While rising oil prices increase the costs of airline companies, industry executives look to the future positively despite these short-term shocks.

Istanbul Airport Developments

İGA Istanbul Airport CEO Selahattin Bilgen announced that passenger numbers have increased by approximately two percent since the beginning of the year.

While the perception of a safe transfer hub provides an additional advantage to Istanbul, preparations for commissioning the fourth runway have reached the final stage.

Turkey's Flight Network

Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Abdulkadir Uraloğlu stated that the number of active airports in Turkey will rise to sixty with ongoing projects.

It was announced that the country's flight network has reached three hundred and fifty-six destinations across one hundred and thirty-three countries, breaking a Republican history record.

Future Growth Expectations

ACI Europe President Jost Lammers stated that growth over the next decade will predominantly come from Turkey and developing markets.

It was officially announced at the summit that global passenger traffic is expected to nearly double over the next twenty years.