What Happened
European Plane Maker Forecasts 1,800 Aircraft Demand Over Two Decades
Airbus expects Türkiye to need around 1,800 aircraft over the next two decades, driven by a growing fleet and potentially tripling passenger traffic. The company’s vice president of market analysis and forecasting, Antonio Da Costa, sees Istanbul taking on a greater role in international aviation. Airbus has also increased its spending on Turkish suppliers to $750 million annually, with Turkish companies now handling larger-scale production for the company. This development was reported by Türkiye Today.