European Business Aviation Regional Forum to focus on Turkey

In recent years, Turkey has enjoyed a period of stable growth. With a dynamic population of 75 million and an economic growth average of 4%, it has become a geo-strategic base for international business. “Nevertheless, despite its strength, the development of business aviation has yet to be exploited to its full potential,” explains Fabio Gamba, EBAA chief executive officer. 

The Association is pulling together a range of high-level Turkish and EU experts to examine the opportunities and challenges for business aviation that the region holds. 

Day One will kick off with a look at macroeconomic movements and trends between Turkey and the EU. Next the Forum will explore whether or not the country has the potential to live up to expectations as a dominant business aviation market. And finally the day will conclude with a review of the legal framework and policies within Turkey that impact daily transport activities. 

The second day will start with a look back to EBAA’s 2010 Vienna Regional Forum, presenting the many initiatives that have kicked off as a result of that meeting and updating attendees on progress made so far. One session in particular will revisit business aviation finance & leasing, VAT and taxes.   

Thereafter, the focus will shift to the future, with a discussion about the direction in which business aviation is evolving, and the technological and operational developments needed to help secure a bright future for the industry. 

“It will be a focused yet dynamic day and a half of presentations and debate, with of course plenty of opportunities to network and explore the vibrant city of Istanbul,” says Fabio. “Registration is open now, but of course is limited. So there’s no time like the present for EBAA Members and other interested participants to reserve their space.”