Türkiye civil aviation fleet expands to 846 aircraft, 166k seats

Türkiye's civil aviation fleet grew to 846 aircraft with 166,000 seats, carrying 111 million passengers and 2.5 million tons of cargo in H1 2026. New cargo rights with Canada and a 5th-place ranking in European foreign aircraft safety assessments signal continued sector expansion. The growth reflects sustained investment in aviation infrastructure, though no specific market or geopolitical shift is indicated.