9 October 2023

Turkish Technic Brings Together 700 Aviation Professionals in Istanbul.

Turkish Technic, one of the world's largest aircraft maintenance-repair (MRO) companies, is hosting the 128th International Airlines Technical Pool (IATP) conference this year.

Representatives at the event, which took place in Istanbul from October 7th to 11th and saw participation from 198 companies and 700 individuals from six continents, focused on topics aimed at reducing technical-related flight costs in flight operations.

The opening speech of the event, attended by 125 airlines, 41 technical maintenance, and 32 aircraft supply companies, was delivered by Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat, Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee of Turkish Technic. In his speech, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat stated: "We are delighted to host this valuable gathering of aviation professionals here in Istanbul. The conference shares the goal of discussing the challenges facing the global aviation industry and finding collective solutions to these issues. It holds significant importance in fostering innovative ideas and shaping the future of the sector. Furthermore, it serves as a crucial platform for strengthening collaborations and developing joint projects. We believe that this important event, combined with Istanbul's rich historical and cultural heritage, will provide participants with an unforgettable experience."

Exploring the Historical Beauties of Istanbul

The 700 participants from around the world who attended the conference had the opportunity to explore the natural and historical beauty of Istanbul through organized tour programs. These tours also contributed to promoting Türkiye. The participants visited historical sites such as the Sultanahmet and Hagia Sophia Mosques, as well as the Basilica Cistern. They also enjoyed a boat tour on the Bosphorus to witness the sunset.

13 June 2023

Turkish Technic, one of the world’s leading maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) providers, has recently signed another base maintenance agreement with Emirates, the largest Boeing 777 fleet operator in the world. This agreement will serve as an extension to the initial base maintenance annex signed in April 2023, which covered five Emirates Boeing 777s.

Under the terms of the new agreement, Turkish Technic will perform base maintenance services for further seventeen (17) Boeing 777 aircraft in Emirates’ fleet. The base maintenance operations for the first aircraft under scope of this agreement will commence in July 2023.

Commenting on the new agreement, Mikail Akbulut, CEO of Turkish Technic, said: ‘‘We are delighted to strengthen the partnership between Turkish Technic and Emirates. Building on the success of the initial base maintenance annex we signed in April, this new agreement not only reflects Emirates' confidence in our services but also highlights our jointly shared commitment to excellence. As a leading MRO provider in the aviation industry, we are glad to work closely with Emirates to ensure the highest level of safety and reliability for their Boeing 777 fleet.”

Operating as a one-stop MRO company with high-quality service, competitive turnaround times, comprehensive in-house capabilities at its state-of-the-art hangars, Turkish Technic provides maintenance, repair, overhaul, engineering, modification, tailor-made PBH and reconfiguration services to many domestic and international customers at five locations.

3 April 2023

Turkish Technic, the Istanbul-based maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) provider for commercial aircraft, their components and private jets, has recently signed a base maintenance agreement with Emirates, the largest Boeing 777 fleet operator in the world.

Under the terms of the agreement, Turkish Technic will perform base maintenance services on five Boeing 777 of Emirates fleet. The base maintenance operation of the first Boeing 777 has already commenced at Turkish Technic’s Istanbul Ataturk Airport facilities on April 1st. The other aircraft within the scope of the agreement will undergo base maintenance operations at Istanbul Ataturk Airport facilities in the upcoming months.

Commenting on the new agreement, Mikail Akbulut, CEO of Turkish Technic, said: ‘‘We are delighted that Emirates has entrusted us with the base maintenance operations for five of their Boeing 777 aircraft. As a leading maintenance, repair and overhaul provider of comprehensive aircraft and component services, we are committed to delivering the best-in-class MRO services for our customers. We believe this agreement marks the beginning of a long-standing partnership with Emirates.”

Operating as a one-stop MRO company with high-quality service, competitive turnaround times, comprehensive in-house capabilities at its state-of-the-art hangars, Turkish Technic provides maintenance, repair, overhaul, engineering, modification, tailor-made PBH and reconfiguration services to many domestic and international customers at five locations.

21 March 2023

Turkish Technic, one of the most prominent players in the global aircraft maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) sector, released its financial results for 2022, which marked successful growth and solid strategic acceleration. The company recorded a 37 percent growth compared to the previous year with 1,42 billion USD in revenue and increased its market share to 1.9 percent, reaching the highest growth rate and revenue in the company's history.

Expanding its capacity and capabilities to meet the needs of the aviation sector, Turkish Technic added new achievements to its service portfolio in 2022. The company has completed base maintenance operations for Boeing 787 Dreamliner and Airbus A350 aircraft for the first time during the year and carried out its first Boeing 777-300ER landing gear overhaul. Adding 1.193 aircraft part numbers to its capability in 2022, the MRO leader expanded its maintenance-repair capabilities and the range of services it offers its customers.

On the 2022 performance of the company, Turkish Technic Chairman of the Board of Directors and Executive Committee, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat said: “To meet the growing needs of the aviation industry, we continuously increase our capacity and capabilities and continue to provide high-quality maintenance-repair services to our local and international customers. Closing 2022 with 1,42 billion USD in revenue and 119 million USD in operational profit, we achieved remarkable success in our company’s history. We thank our customers for their confidence in our company and extend our gratitude to our colleagues for their dedication and effort.”

Supporting component and aircraft maintenance operations of many airline companies spread over a large geographical area, Turkish Technic provided base maintenance services to 649 aircraft, completed overhaul operations of 221 landing gears and serviced over 119.000 components throughout 2022.

22 February 2023

Turkish Technic, a leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services for commercial aircraft and their components, has started providing maintenance services support on-demand (with no labour charge) to international airlines flying to the earthquake zone in south-eastern Türkiye.

Following the devastating earthquake that took place on February 6 in Kahramanmaras province, one of the strongest earthquakes to hit the region in a century at 7.8 magnitude, a three-month state of emergency has been announced, covering Türkiye’s 10 south-eastern provinces. In response to the devastating earthquakes, aid and support have been outpouring from around the world. With an aim to extend their gratitude for the generosity and kindness shown by the international community, Turkish Technic has announced that they are providing maintenance services support on-demand (with no labour charge) to international airlines performing flights for humanitarian aid and search and rescue teams to the earthquake zone. From the United States of America to Germany, the Netherlands, Libya, Vietnam and China, Turkish Technic has serviced airlines from over 10 countries so far.

Commenting on the status quo Turkish Technic Chairman of the Board Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat said, “As the flag carrier, we are working closely with our affiliates and utilize any resources available to help our nation recover from the devastating earthquake. Therefore, Turkish Technic has been providing maintenance services with no labour charge to international airlines that set out to extend a helping hand to our country. Even in difficult conditions, we will show Turkish hospitality and be grateful for every step taken to help.” said

3 February 2023

Turkish Technic, a leading provider of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services has signed an agreement with the flag carrier of Serbia, Air Serbia,  for the base maintenance services of four Airbus A320 family along with an A330 aircraft.

In accordance with the contract, base maintenance of the first Airbus A320ceo aircraft has commenced at Turkish Technic’s Istanbul Ataturk Airport facilities.  Its Certificate of Release to Service will be issued in the first week of February. The other aircraft within the scope of the contract will be taken to service at Istanbul Ataturk Airport facilities in the upcoming months.

Commenting on the new agreement, Mikail Akbulut, CEO of Turkish Technic, said: ‘‘We are delighted to strengthen Turkish Technic’s partnership with Air Serbia and aim to continue building on our relationship further for the years to come. With a strong history of supporting Airbus aircraft around the world, Turkish Technic is pleased to offer one of the best quality and reliable MRO services to Air Serbia.”

"We continuously strive for operational efficiency and an even better travel experience for our passengers. Accordingly, we made a partnership with Turkish Technic and entrusted them with the maintenance of several aircraft of our Airbus fleet. We strongly believe this contract is the beginning of a great partnership between our companies," said Jiri Marek, Air Serbia CEO.    

Operating as a one-stop MRO company with high-quality service, competitive turnaround times, comprehensive in-house capabilities at its state-of-the-art hangars, Turkish Technic provides maintenance, repair, overhaul, engineering, modification, tailor-made PBH and reconfiguration services to many domestic and international customers at five locations.

Turkish Technic will service the 131-9A auxiliary power units installed on Airbus A320 aircraft

PHOENIX, Oct. 24, 2022 — Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) has appointed Turkish Technic, a maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) organization, to be an authorized Honeywell service center for the 131-9A auxiliary power units (APUs) installed on the Airbus A320 aircraft series. Turkish Technic is already a Honeywell channel partner with repair capabilities on 131-9 APUs on Boeing 737s and will be able to utilize its expertise for Airbus aircraft.

 

Under the terms of the agreement, Turkish Technic will provide inspection, repair, overhaul and upgrades for 131-9A and 131-9B APU models. Owners and operators of these aircraft will be able to repair their APUs locally in Turkiye instead of sending them to facilities outside the region.

 

“We have a long-standing relationship with Turkish Technic on components repair, and we are pleased to be able to offer a repair, overhaul and upgrade service for our 131-9 APUs in Turkiye,” said Uygar Doyuran, president, Turkiye, Israel & Central Asia, Honeywell. “This appointment extends our relationship with Turkish Technic to better serve our customers in the region by giving them access to faster, locally accessible maintenance services.”

“We have been an authorized global service center for Honeywell 131-9B APUs since 2008. We are happy to further strengthen our partnership with Honeywell for the 131-9A APU model,” said Mikail Akbulut, CEO, Turkish Technic. “I am confident that our extensive know-how and industry-leading capabilities will provide owners and operators with high-quality, reliable, cost-effective and timely services for their APUs, enabling them to achieve enhanced safety and efficiency in their operations.”

 

Honeywell’s first APU took to the skies in 1950, and the company has built more than 100,000 since then. More than 36,000 APUs are in service today across more than 150 regional, executive and commercial applications, including both fixed-wing and rotary-wing.

For more information on Honeywell’s service partners, visit aerospace.honeywell.com.

 

About Honeywell

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on virtually every commercial, defense and space aircraft. The Aerospace business unit builds aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components and more. Its hardware and software solutions create more fuel-efficient aircraft, more direct and on-time flights and safer skies and airports. For more information, visit www.honeywell.com or follow us at @Honeywell_Aero.

 

Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 technology company that delivers industry-specific solutions that include aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings and industry; and performance materials globally. Our technologies help aircraft, buildings, manufacturing plants, supply chains and workers become more connected to make our world smarter, safer and more sustainable. For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywell.com/newsroom.

 

 

About Turkish Technic Inc.

Turkish Technic (IATP: TKT), an association of Turkish Airlines group companies (Istanbul Stock Exchange: THYAO), is one of the world’s leading aviation services providers, where comprehensive maintenance, repair, overhaul, modification and reconfiguration services are performed with a highly qualified workforce of 9,500 staff within Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Sabiha Gokcen Airport and Istanbul Airport facilities on two separate continents. Aside from its engineering and maintenance activities, Turkish Technic supports aircraft operators and owners globally with encompassing component pooling, design, certification and production services.

10 August 2022

Turkish Technic, a leading provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services for commercial and government operators, has signed a ten-year global repair license agreement with Honeywell for Air Data Inertial Reference Unit (ADIRU) of Boeing 737MAX, 737 Next Generation (NG) and 787. Under the terms of the agreement, Honeywell will supply subparts to Turkish Technic, and Turkish Technic will operate as the Authorized Global Service Center for Honeywell’s ADIRU components, providing repair services for its local and international customers.

 

Expanding the Channel Partnership between both parties, the new agreement supplements Turkish Technic’s existing Honeywell license agreements that cover GTCP131-9A/B APUs (Auxiliary Power Units), CFM56-7B HMUs (Hydro Mechanical Units), Boeing 737MAX, 737 NG APU Starter-Generators and hundred more Honeywell Mechanical and Avionic LRUs (Line Replaceable Units). As the Authorized Service Center for ADIRU components of Boeing 737MAX, 737 Next Generation and 787, Turkish Technic will provide extensive repair and component pool services for its customers.

 

On the signing of the agreement, CEO of Turkish Technic, Mikail Akbulut stated: ‘‘While cementing our long-standing partnership with Honeywell, this new agreement will allow us to support Boeing 737MAX/NG and 787 operators for their ADIRU needs with our expert and proven component repair and overhaul facilities on two continents. As we continue to further increase our service portfolio offered to operators worldwide and increase our capabilities to boost our market share, we are glad to expand our cooperation further with Honeywell as a strategic partner.”

 

Commenting on the new agreement, Uygar Doyuran of Honeywell, President Turkiye, Israel and Central Asia “Turkish Technic is a global aviation MRO hub, serving the most important airlines in the world with next-generation technology. As Honeywell, we are very happy to work with Turkish Technic as a strategic partner in the region. We believe that our cooperation will become stronger with this new agreement.”

 

Operating as a one-stop MRO company with high-quality service, competitive turnaround times, comprehensive in-house capabilities at its state-of-the-art hangars, Turkish Technic provides maintenance, repair, overhaul, engineering, modification, tailor-made PBH and reconfiguration services to many domestic and international customers at five locations.

 

Honeywell Aerospace creates a range of hardware and software solutions that are found on virtually every commercial, defense and space aircraft, including aircraft engines, cockpit and cabin electronics, wireless connectivity systems, mechanical components and more.

 

About Turkish Technic Inc.

Turkish Technic (IATP: TKT), an association of Turkish Airlines group companies (Istanbul Stock Exchange: THYAO), is one of the world’s leading aviation services providers, where comprehensive maintenance, repair, overhaul, modification and reconfiguration services are performed with a highly qualified workforce of 9.000 staff within Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Sabiha Gokcen Airport and Istanbul Airport facilities on two separate continents. Aside from its engineering and maintenance activities, Turkish Technic supports aircraft operators and owners globally with encompassing component pooling, design, certification and production services.

6 October 2022

EFW and Turkish Technic to Collaborate on A330P2F Conversions

Turkish Technic will be the first third party conversion house for

EFW’s A330P2F program

Germany and Turkey, 6 October 2022 – Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), center of excellence for Airbus Passenger-to-Freighter (P2F) conversions and Turkish Technic, a leading MRO company certified around the world as Part 145 and Part 21 J&G organization, announced a new collaboration in A330P2F conversions.

 

The collaboration will see to Turkish Technic becoming the first MRO company to provide third party conversion solutions for the proven and technologically advanced A330P2F program by EFW. The first A330P2F conversion for EFW is planned to be carried out at Turkish Technic’s facility in Istanbul in 3Q 2023.

 

“We have a growing P2F order book which mirrors a strong market demand for Airbus freighter conversions, with the A330P2F program being increasingly considered as the preferred next-generation platform in the medium to widebody category,” said Jordi Boto, CEO of EFW. “Through our collaboration with Turkish Technic, which has deep experience in maintaining Airbus aircraft, we will ensure meeting our customer commitments in a robust manner.”

 

"As the air cargo sector is experiencing extremely strong and steady growth, conversions have become an efficient solution to meet operator's needs, thus creating an opportunity for aircraft manufacturers, MROs, airlines and leasing companies," said Turkish Technic Chairman of the Board Prof. Dr. Ahmet Bolat. "We are happy to cooperate with EFW in their A330P2F program. Passenger-to-freighter conversions require a combination of industry-leading expertise, structural skills and operational excellence. With extensive know-how and close collaboration with suppliers, we are always well equipped to provide technical services and solutions for our customers. We look forward to expanding our partnership further with EFW."

 

EFW’s A330P2F program is developed in collaboration with ST Engineering and Airbus, with EFW holding the Supplemental Type Certificate and leading in the overall program as well as marketing & sales efforts. The A330P2F program comes with two variants – the A330-200P2F and A330-300P2F – which are both equipped with advanced technology that offers airlines additional operational and economic benefits. The A330-200P2F can carry a gross payload of up to 61 tons of weight to over 7.700 km, while the larger A330-300P2F can carry a gross payload of up to 63 tons and a containerized volume of up to ~18.581ft3 (~526m3).

 

To meet the rising demand for freighter conversions, ST Engineering and EFW have set up new conversion sites in China and the U.S. in the last one to two years to ramp up total conversion capacity for all their Airbus P2F programs comprising the A330P2F, A320P2F and A321P2F.

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About EFW

Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH (EFW), a subsidiary of ST Engineering and Airbus combines various aviation and technology activities under a single roof: development and manufacturing of fibre-reinforced composite components for aircraft structures and interiors of the entire Airbus family, the conversion of passenger aircraft into freighter configuration, maintenance and repair of Airbus aircraft as well as engineering services in the context of certification and approval. The company has a workforce of over 2,000 employees, achieved revenues of approximately €250 million in 2021 and is on a sustainable course of growth. With over 20 years of experience and more than 40 conversion customers worldwide, thereof the largest Express carriers in North America and Europe but also renowned General Freight and Combination Carriers, EFW is the Centre of Excellence for freighter conversions and driving the development of the Airbus freighter family. For more information about EFW, please visit www.efw.aero.

 

About ST Engineering

ST Engineering is a global technology, defence and engineering group with a diverse portfolio of businesses across the aerospace, smart city, defence and public security segments. The Group harnesses technology and innovation to solve real-world problems, enabling a more secure and sustainable world. Headquartered in Singapore, it has operations spanning Asia, Europe, the Middle East and the U.S., serving customers in more than 100 countries. ST Engineering reported revenue of $7.7b in FY2021 and ranks among the largest companies listed on the Singapore Exchange. It is a component stock of the FTSE Straits Times Index, MSCI Singapore, iEdge SG ESG Transparency Index and iEdge SG ESG Leaders Index.

 

About Turkish Technic

Turkish Technic (IATP: TKT), an association of Turkish Airlines group companies (Istanbul Stock Exchange: THYAO), is one of the world’s leading aviation services providers, where comprehensive maintenance, repair, overhaul, modification and reconfiguration services are performed with a highly qualified workforce of 9.500 staff within Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Sabiha Gokcen Airport and Istanbul Airport facilities on two separate continents. Aside from its engineering and maintenance activities, Turkish Technic supports aircraft operators and owners globally with encompassing component pooling, design, certification and production services.

 

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Elbe Flugzeugwerke GmbH

Tel: +49 (0) 3 51 88 39 2516

Email: anke.lemke@efw.aero

 

Say Huan Yuan

AVP, Group Corporate Communications

ST Engineering

Tel: +65 6722 1678

Email: say.huanyuan@stengg.com

 

Turkish Technic

Marketing & Corporate Communications

Email: teknikhalklailiskiler@thy.co

22 June 2022

Turkish Technic Completes Its First Boeing 777-300ER Landing Gear Overhaul

A leading provider of technical services and solutions for commercial aircraft and their components, Turkish Technic has recently completed its first Boeing B777-300ER landing gear overhaul. The completion of the landing gear overhaul of one of the Boeing’s new generation long range aircraft, 777-300ER, makes Turkish Technic one of the most competent landing gear overhaul providers in the world.

 

Increasing its competitiveness in the sector with its newly gained aircraft type and component capabilities while increasing its service portfolio in the last few years, Turkish Technic has added a significant milestone in this regard as the landing gear shipset for the 777-300ER type is vastly different to other Boeing 777 models and 777-300ER type is entering into fleets of more airlines every day.

 

On the completion of the first Boeing 777-300ER landing gear set overhaul, the CEO of Turkish Technic Mikail Akbulut stated: “Our landing gear overhaul numbers increased 40% in 2021, totaling 216 landing gear shipsets. Completing our first 777-300ER landing gear overhaul marks a significant milestone in our service portfolio. In addition to aircraft maintenance, our expertise in landing gear maintenance, repair and overhaul gives us a very high level of confidence in meeting the needs and expectations of our customers. We are happy to be able to deliver our first Boeing B777-300ER landing gear over to our customer on time and within budget. I thank our team for their hard work and commitment.”

 

As a one-stop MRO company with high-quality services, competitive turnaround times, and comprehensive in-house capabilities at its state-of-the-art workshops and hangars, Turkish Technic provides comprehensive landing gear services for Airbus A319, A320, A321, A330 enhanced, A330 family, A340, Boeing 737 Next Generation and 777-300ER.

About Turkish Technic Inc.

Turkish Technic (IATP: TKT), an association of Turkish Airlines group companies (Istanbul Stock Exchange: THYAO), is one of the world’s leading aviation services providers, where comprehensive maintenance, repair, overhaul, modification and reconfiguration services are performed with a highly qualified workforce of 9.000 staff within Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Sabiha Gokcen Airport and Istanbul Airport facilities on two separate continents. Aside from its engineering and maintenance activities, Turkish Technic supports aircraft operators and owners globally with encompassing component pooling, design, certification and production services.