Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Osman Boyraz Presents Türkiye’s Aviation Vision at Istanbul Nişantaşı University

Deputy Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Osman Boyraz met students, academics and industry representatives at the “Transportation Vision – Academic Year-End Summit and Industry Gathering,” organized by Istanbul Nişantaşı University’s School of Civil Aviation.

At the event in NeoTech Campus’s Assoc. Prof. Dr. Cevdet Uysal Conference Hall, Deputy Minister Boyraz outlined Türkiye’s civil aviation growth and future vision. Sarıyer District Governor Metin Maytalman also attended.

Boyraz noted that passenger numbers exceeded 247 million in 2025, setting a record in the Republic’s history, and emphasized that Türkiye hosted Europe’s sixth-largest air traffic volume with an average of 3,355 daily flights. With a flight network reaching 356 destinations in 133 countries and an active fleet of more than 800 aircraft, he described Türkiye as a decisive force in global aviation. “Turkish aviation has become one of the world’s fastest-growing and most competitive sectors,” he said.

The event also marked a historic milestone as the Pilot Training Department celebrated its first graduates. Certificates of achievement were presented to successful graduates of Aircraft Maintenance and Repair, Aviation Electrical and Electronics, and Air Traffic Control.

School of Civil Aviation Director Prof. Dr. Muzaffer Ertürk addressed graduates, drawing attention to the broad opportunities and substantial responsibilities awaiting them during Turkish aviation’s strong growth. Following the ceremony, university management, academics, industry representatives and students met to explore opportunities for cooperation between academia and industry.