Turkey Accelerates Its Aviation Green Shift and Global Connectivity Boost
Turkey is imposing SAF mandates to curb aviation emissions, while major airlines like FlyDubai and Emirates expand their fleets at the Dubai Airshow. Simultaneously, the FAA is reducing U.S. air traffic by up to 10% amid controller staffing shortages.
Turkey has announced new mandates requiring airlines and jet fuel suppliers to increase their use of Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), targeting a 5% reduction in aviation emissions by 2030. Reuters
At the same time, the global aviation industry is in a period of restructuring and expansion: FlyDubai placed a $13 billion order for 75 Boeing 737 MAX jets at the 2025 Dubai Airshow, while Emirates ordered eight Airbus A350-900 aircraft. AP News
Meanwhile, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is enforcing a controversial 10% reduction in air traffic at 40 high-volume airports due to staffing shortages linked to the government shutdown, prompting airlines like United, Southwest, and Delta to cancel numerous flights. AP News+1
Together, these developments highlight how sustainability, geopolitical challenges, and demand shifts are reshaping the aviation sector.