Turkey earmarks over $2 billion for aviation and space expansion through 2029
Ankara’s draft 2027 budget proposes nearly 100 billion Turkish Liras (about $2.01 billion) for aviation and space projects, with spending rising to $745 million by 2029.
Turkey’s upcoming central-government budget for 2027 allocates almost 100 billion Turkish Liras—roughly $2.01 billion—to its aviation and space industries, marking a dramatic increase from this year’s $176 million. The space and aviation budget is projected to rise to $495.7 million in 2027, then to $616.9 million in 2028 and $745 million in 2029. About $377.3 million will fund the construction, operation and servicing of air-transport facilities, while aviation infrastructure investments are expected to hit $596.2 million by 2029 as passenger traffic is forecast to grow to 291 million.
The space allocation will support the National Space Program, recent achievements such as the Turksat 6A communications satellite and the Imece Earth-observation satellite, and preparations for a lunar mission featuring a spacecraft with over 80 % local content. The Turkish Space Agency also continues work on a spaceport in Somalia to secure independent orbital access.
Why it matters
The investment signals Turkey’s ambition to become a major player in global aviation and space markets.
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