Why Airshow 2008 Ankara?

Greater chances, rising market, continous development, increasing demand...

The region holds great importance in the aviation industry...

Aviation and Space Industries are subtantial contributors to the economic wealth and social structure of countries. For the last decade not only Central Europe and United States has developed in the sector but a global development has been succeeded.

From the East Europe to Turkic Republics of the Middle Asia, and even South-East Asian countries, the region is the fastest growing region in aviation and space industries. Turkey and the neighbouring countries' aviation budget is predicted to exceed $135 billion over the next 10 years. At tourism sector which is directly linked to aviation, an income of $11 billion was reached by 16 million tourists in 2004. In the near future, the income is expected to expand to $12.5 billion by 17 million tourists.

“Airshow 2008: 2nd Civil aviation fair”, claims to be the commercial bridge among this region, produce solutions for the developing aviation and space technology. Fair creates opportunity for the international potential face to face meetings.

The capital of Turkey, Ankara is a modern city developed within the last century as the new face and politic center of the republic. The leading role of Turkey in Middle East makes Ankara the strategic heart of the region.

Ideal accommodation and recreational conditions are presented by the 5-star and boutique hotels of the city. An approximate 10-minutes distance to all Ministries and General Staff of the Turkic Republics, Airshow 2008 will bring aviation authority together and create a natural dialogue and bargain atmosphere for future collaborations.

With its strategic position at the end of the ancient ‘Silk Road’, Turkey is an important hub connecting the EU, Russia, the Far East and the Middle East. Located in the strategic heart of the country, the capital city of Ankara is one of the main regions of investment in Turkey’s aviation sector. Many of the industry’s corporate institutions along with their Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprises, especially those focusing on R&D, as well as the Turkish Aeronautical Association (THK), are located in Ankara where the governmental decision-making process regarding the utilization of industry products and services is located.

Globally (2006)
Increase in Number of PAX/ Km. (YoY)

- USA 7%
- Europe 6%
- Asia 6%
- Middle East 11%
- TURKEY 17%

In TURKEY (2006)
YoY Figures

- Air Traffic up by 6%
- Air Logistics up by 11% in Turkey (5% in the World)
- The number of aviation companies up by 53%
- International air logistics up by 33%
- THY added 23 new destinations


Record Growth In Turkey Over the Past Five Years (2003 - 2007)
• Number of commercial aircraft rose from 110 to 265.
• Number of passengers carried on domestic routes rose from 8.5 to 30 million.
• Total number of passengers carried on domestic and international routes rose from 33 to 62 million.
• Number of operating airports rose from 24 to over 40.

Having reached 20-year growth targets a decade ahead of schedule, Turkey has become one of the top countries with the highest number of passengers carried within Europe.
• 12,000 new commercial aircraft will be sold globally over the next decade (total volume of $195 billion).
• Budget for civil aviation in Turkey and neighboring countries looks to exceed $135 billion by 2017.