Turkey Will Grow Rapidly in Aviation According to Airbus Global Market Forecast Report
According to the Airbus GMF 2026 report, Turkey will achieve aviation growth above the global average over the next 20 years.
The Global Market Forecast report announced by Airbus in Istanbul showed that Turkey will be among the fastest-growing markets in the global aviation sector over the next 20-year period.
Projected Growth Rates in the Aviation Sector
An average annual growth of 4.5 percent is expected in Turkey's air passenger traffic.
For the same period, this rate was calculated as 2.9 percent in the Europe and Commonwealth of Independent States region, and 3.9 percent on a global scale.
Expected Changes in Fleet and Flight Numbers
According to the report, the number of annual flights per capita in Turkey will triple.
It is projected that the passenger aircraft fleet, which consists of approximately 720 aircraft as of 2025, will reach 1,620 aircraft by 2045.
Strategic Factors Supporting Growth
Turkish Airlines' growth strategy and the development of Turkey's economy will drive air transportation above the average.
Istanbul strengthening its position as a global transit hub will directly support passenger demand.