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TURKISH TECHNIC, Inc. and Goodrich Complete Agreement to Form Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Joint Venture
TURKISH TECHNIC, Inc. and Goodrich Corporation (NYSE: GR) have signed all appropriate agreements related to the formation of a joint venture company to provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services in Istanbul, Turkey. The joint venture company, known as Goodrich TURKISH TECHNIC Service Center, will provide nacelle, thrust reverser and related component services including rotable support. The service center will provide services for the Airbus and Boeing fleets of TURKISH AIRLINES and other carriers in Turkey and neighboring regional fleets. The two companies previously announced the intention to form the joint venture in November 2007.
Site selection is currently underway for the Goodrich TURKISH TECHNIC Service Center facility, which will be located near the Sabiha Gokcen International Airport in Istanbul. Initial plans call for the facility to be approximately 20,000 square feet with the option to double in size. The facility will initially employ about 20 people with plans to expand to more than 70 employees within ten years. The facility is expected to be operational in the first quarter 2011.
"The Goodrich TURKISH TECHNIC Service Center will meet the needs of TURKISH AIRLINES by providing a local maintenance solution for the airline’s growing fleet," said Goodrich Aerostructures Aftermarket Services Vice President and General Manager Bob Gustafson. "The new facility also extends the Goodrich MRO global footprint and allows us to provide all carriers in the region customer-focused benefits, such as reduced costs and turnaround times."
The joint venture will also leverage TURKISH TECHNIC’s already-extensive MRO capabilities.
“We are combining our technical expertise and perfection with the global Goodrich reputation for excellence in order to be the leading nacelle, thrust reverser and related component service provider in our region within a short time,” said TURKISH TECHNIC Inc. General Manager Dr. Ismail Demir "With this agreement, we are once again proving Istanbul to be an important maintenance and repair hub both for Turkey and surrounding international market.”
TURKISH AIRLINES is the national airline of Turkey and is one of the fastest growing carriers in Europe. The airline currently operates 144 aircraft in its passenger and cargo fleet. In the first quarter 2010, TURKISH AIRLINES ordered 89 aircraft, 64 of which are confirmed and 25 of which are optional. By the end of 2015, it is planned that TURKISH AIRLINES will have a total fleet of 260 aircraft, including cargo fleet and Anadolujet fleet.
TURKISH TECHNIC Inc., an association of TURKISH AIRLINES group of companies (Istanbul Stock Exchange: THYAO), provides MRO services for Boeing and Airbus airframes, engines, auxiliary power units, landing gear and components. The company serves more than 100 airlines in Europe, the Middle East, Northern Africa, Turkey, and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) with its maintenance base in Istanbul and highly qualified workforce of more than 3,000 personnel.
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Goodrich MOU
TURKISH TECHNIC and Goodrich Sign MOU to Form MRO Joint Venture
ISTANBUL, Nov. 8, 2007 – TURKISH TECHNIC, announced today the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Goodrich Corporation (NYSE:GR) to establish a joint venture in Istanbul, Turkey to perform maintenance and repair work on nacelles. Under the terms of the MOU, the joint venture company – known as Goodrich HABOM – will provide maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services and rotable support for Turkish Airlines’ fleet of Airbus and Boeing aircraft. Turkish Airlines, the national airline of Turkey, is one of the fastest growing carriers in Europe.
Goodrich HABOM anticipates opening a certified repair station at Sabiha Gokcen International Airport in Istanbul in 2009. In addition to servicing the Turkish Airlines fleet, the planned 43,000-square-foot facility would also focus on MRO support for other carriers in Turkey and the neighboring region.
“Turkish Airlines is seeking the most effective maintenance solution for its rapidly growing fleet and we’re extremely pleased to be a part of that solution,” said Goodrich Aerostructures European Service Centers Managing Director Steve Callan. “We expect that creating a Goodrich-managed MRO facility in such close proximity to our customer will yield Turkish Airlines, as well as other carriers in the region, many benefits in terms of reduced costs and turnaround times.”
“TURKISH TECHNIC is pleased to add one more capability to its wide range of MRO services by having a partnership with Goodrich,” said TURKISH TECHNIC, Inc. General Manager and CEO Ismail Demir. “We are hopeful that this step will create many opportunities for both parties and customers as well.
” Turkish Airlines Technic Inc., a subsidiary of Turkish Airlines (ISE: THYAO), is the leading maintenance center in its region providing MRO services for Boeing and Airbus airframes, engines, auxiliary power units, landing gear and components. Turkish Airlines Technic Inc. serves more than 100 airlines in Europe, the Middle East, Northern Africa, Turkey, and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) with its maintenance base in Istanbul and highly qualified workforce of more than 3,000 personnel.;
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Goodrich Corporation, a Fortune 500 company, is a global supplier of systems and services to aerospace, defense and homeland security markets. With one of the most strategically diversified portfolios of products in the industry, Goodrich serves a global customer base with significant worldwide manufacturing and service facilities.
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Air Via signs an APU repair services contract for APS3200 type APU with TURKISH TECHNIC
TURKISH TECHNIC and Air Via have signed an APS3200 APU repair services contract in July 2010, which covers one APU repair and extendable to whole APU’s of Air Via. Services will be carried out at TURKISH TECHNIC’s APU shop in Istanbul, Turkey.
TURKISH TECHNIC declared that “Thanking Air Via for choosing TURKISH TECHNIC for the performance APU shop visits and we appreciate greatly the trust that Air Via has placed in us by signing this APS3200 APU repair services contract. The Balkans is one of the markets that TURKISH TECHNIC aims to be the leader of; and we are committed to provide quality services satisfying the expectations of Air Vİa to maintain our good relationship”.
Air Via officers expressed their trust in TURKISH TECHNIC’s quality of services and they are glad to have the support of one of the most powerful MRO’s in the region.
TURKISH TECHNIC, an association of TURKISH AIRLINES group companies (Istanbul Stock Exchange: THYAO), is the leading maintenance center in its region, providing technical services for Airframe, Engine, APU and components for a wide range of airlines from Europe, Middle East, CIS, Northern Africa and Turkey at its base in Istanbul and Ankara , with a highly qualified and well-trained workforce over 3.000 personnel.
Air Via , based in Varna/ Bulgaria, has 5 Airbus A320 Aircrafts in its fleet. Air Via is a charter Airline Domestic & International short, medium haul leisure flights to several destinations in Europe.
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ULS Cargo signs Aircraft maintenance services contract with TURKISH TECHNIC for 3 A310Fs
ULS Cargo signs Aircraft base maintenance services contract with TURKISH TECHNIC, which covers base maintenance C-check of three A310F’s. Maintenance works will be carried out at TURKISH TECHNIC’s facilities in Istanbul, Turkey till end of 2010.
TURKISH TECHNIC as being leader maintenance provider of Turkish domestic aircraft maintenance market states that “we are committed to provide quality services satisfying the expectations of ULS Cargo to maintain and develop our good relationship covering long term component pool services for these A310F’s.”
ULS Cargo, formerly known as Kuzu Airlines Cargo, with great experience of cargo airlines for years expresses “we trust in TURKISH TECHNIC’s quality of services and glad to have the base maintenance services from leading MRO in the region.”
TURKISH TECHNIC, an association of TURKISH AIRLINES group companies (Istanbul Stock Exchange: THYAO), is the leading maintenance center in its region, providing technical services for Airframe, Engine, APU and components for a wide range of Airlines from Europe, Middle East, CIS, Northern Africa and Turkey in its base in Istanbul, with a highly qualified and well-trained workforce over 3.000 personnel.
ULS Cargo, based in Istanbul and operates 3 Airbus A310F’s and 3 Airbus A300B4’s in its fleet. ULS Cargo provides Wet-Lease / ACMI cargo carriage services as well as Charter cargo services for reputable airlines and leading companies all over the world.
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TURKISH TECHNIC Ties-up More OrenAir Contracts
TURKISH TECHNIC, increased the number of signed maintenance contracts with OrenAir to four in this year. TURKISH TECHNIC provided C and D checks to two B737-800 and one B737-500 within January and February, and the fourth aircraft, another B737-800, will enter to TURKISH TECHNIC Hangar for C-Check in March.
TURKISH TECHNIC officials commented; “ We are very happy to see the cooperation with an important actor of Russian civil aviation, OrenAir, and we are willing to use the synergy to expand the scope of services provided for our customer ".
Based at Istanbul’s Atatürk Airport, TURKISH TECHNIC is the leading Aircraft Maintenance and Repair Organization in its region. Certified through EASA 145, JAA 145, FAA and Turkish DGCA for the performance of maintenance services, TURKISH TECHNIC offers a variety of maintenance services through its diversified shops, ranging from Airframe Heavy Maintenance, Engine-APU overhaul, LDG overhaul, etc. As the only one-stop shop in the region and with its wide range of back shops certified for over 4,000 Boeing and 4,000 Airbus aircraft components, TURKISH TECHNIC, offers customers from nose to tail maintenance service from its base at Istanbul Atatürk Airport, Istanbul, Turkey.
The history of OrenAir (Federal State Unitary Enterprise "Orenburg Airlines") dates back to 1932 and now is one of the leading regular air carriers of Russia. Orenburg based Airline operates six B737-800, four B737-500, two B737-400 and eleven Tupolev Aircraft in its fleet.
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Wind Jet signs an APU repair services contract for APS3200 type APU with TURKISH TECHNIC
TURKISH TECHNIC and Wind Jet have signed an APS3200 APU repair services contract in June 2010, which covers one APU repair and extendable to whole APU’s of Windjet. Services will be carried out at TURKISH TECHNIC’s APU shop in Istanbul, Turkey.
TURKISH TECHNIC declared that “Thanking Wind Jet for choosing TURKISH TECHNIC for the performance APU shop visits and we appreciate greatly the trust that Wind Jet has placed in us by signing this APS3200 APU repair services contract. Western Europe is one of the markets that TURKISH TECHNIC aims to be the leader of; and we are committed to provide quality services satisfying the expectations of Wind Jet to maintain our good relationship”.
Wind Jet officers expressed their trust in TURKISH TECHNIC’s quality of services and they are glad to have the support of one of the most powerful MRO’s in the region.
TURKISH TECHNIC, an association of TURKISH AIRLINES group companies (Istanbul Stock Exchange: THYAO), is the leading maintenance center in its region, providing technical services for Airframe, Engine, APU and components for a wide range of airlines from Europe, Middle East, CIS, Northern Africa and Turkey at its base in Istanbul and Ankara , with a highly qualified and well-trained workforce over 3.000 personnel.
Wind Jet , based in Catania Fontanarossa Airport (Catania / Italy), has 5 Airbus A319 and 8 Airbus A320 Aircraft in its fleet. Wind Jet is operating scheduled and unscheduled Domestic & International short, medium and long haul leisure flights in Southern-, Middle- and Eastern Europe.
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SunExpress signed Wheel & Brake maintenance services contracts for B737-800 with TURKISH TECHNIC
TURKISH TECHNIC, had signed wheel & brake maintenance services agreements for B737-800 fleet with SunExpress. Shop visits will be carried at TURKISH TECHNIC’s facilities in Istanbul, Turkey duration of additional 5 years period.
TURKISH TECHNIC declared that “Thanking SunExpress for choosing TURKISH TECHNIC for Wheel & Brake maintenance services, TURKISH TECHNIC is proud to be the main maintenance service provider of SunExpress fleet”.
SunExpress officers expressed their happiness in keeping on the strong partnership and good relationship between two important actors of Turkish civil aviation
TURKISH TECHNIC, an association of TURKISH AIRLINES group companies (Istanbul Stock Exchange: THYAO), is the leading maintenance center in its region, providing technical services for Airframe, Engine, APU and components for a wide range of Airlines from Europe, Middle East, CIS, Northern Africa and Turkey in its base in Istanbul, with a highly qualified and well-trained workforce of 3.000 personnel.
SunExpress operates a fleet of 23 airplanes with an average age of 7.2 years and a seating capacity of more than 4422 seats. The fleet shows highest industry and environmental standards. By this year May 1st, SunExpress celebrated its 20th year and has carried more than 30 million passengers since 1990. SunExpress is a joint venture company of TURKISH AIRLINES and Lufthansa.
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TURKISH TECHNIC signed maintenance contract for B737-800 LDG with Yemen Airways
TURKISH TECHNIC, had signed a LDG maintenance services agreement with Yemen Airways, which will covers three Boeing 737-800 LDG shipset overhaul, replacement and spare unit loan. Maintenance works will be carried out at TURKISH TECHNIC’s facilitie s in Istanbul, Turkey; during March 2011 & April 2011 & May 2011.
TURKISH TECHNIC declared that “Middle East MRO Market is one of the market we aim to be the leader of; and we are committed to provide quality services satisfying the expectations of Yemen Airways to maintain our good relationship. We are proud to serve a Muslim Country’s Flag Carrier Operator.”
Yemen Airways officers expressed their trust in TURKISH TECHNIC’s quality of services and they are glad to have the support of one of the most powerful MRO’s in the region.
TURKISH TECHNIC, an association of TURKISH AIRLINES group companies (Istanbul Stock Exchange: THYAO), is the leading maintenance center in its region, providing technical services for Airframe, Engine, APU and components for a wide range of Airlines from Europe, Middle East, CIS, Northern Africa and Turkey in its base in Istanbul, with a highly qualified and well-trained workforce of 3.000 personnel.
Yemen Airways, whose history goes back to the second 40s. From 1949 until 1977, Yemen Airways had experienced moderate developments and different kinds of structural reforms. In July 1978 Yemen Airways took a big step forward and new Company, Yemenia was formed with 51% share by Yemen Government and 49% by Saudi Arabia Government. The formation of Yemenia had reflected an ideal international investment that is lasting until now. Yemenia’s service had covered around 23 international destinations within 3 continents (Asia, Africa, and Europe) and with good reputation in service and excellent safety records that it was awarded the Certificate of Membership for the years 1988/1989 form FSF (Flight Safety Foundation) Inc. Also it had become a member of IATA, AACO and ICAO. Except for the year 1982, its bottom line of income statement was always positive. Yemenia has obtained IOSA Certificate renewed on 7th June 2010 and Yemenia Technic has IASA 145 approval no. 0177.
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KYRGYZ AIRWAYS (previous trade brand: EASTOK AVIA) signed maintenance contract with TURKISH TECHNIC for the B737-300 Aircraft in Kyrgyztan
TURKISH TECHNIC signed a C Check maintenance services agreement for one base maintenance C check on Boeing B737-300 with Kyrgyz Airways. Maintenance works will becarried at TURKISH TECHNIC’s facilities in Istanbul, Turkey; during May 2010.
TURKISH TECHNIC declared that “We are very happy for progressing relations between TURKISH TECHNIC and Kyrgyz Airways and totally believe that two companies will work together for a long time for the future maintenance requirements.”
Kyrgyz Airways officers expressed that they are glad to have the contract signed with TURKISH TECHNIC, a strong partner to fulfill all of their maintenance needs.
TURKISH AIRLINES TECHNIC, an association of TURKISH AIRLINES group companies (Istanbul Stock Exchange: THYAO), is the leading maintenance center in its region, providing technical services for Airframe, Engine, APU and components for a wide range of Airlines from Europe, Middle East, CIS, Northern Africa and Turkey in its base in Istanbul, with a highly qualified and well-trained workforce of 3.000 personnel.
Kyrgyz Airways is one of Kyrgyzstan’s most important low-cost airline of which the mother company head office is located in United Arab Emirates. The company’s, fleet consists of 9 Boeing Classic type, one Airbus and one ATR-42 Aircrafts, was set up in 2007 and at present operates the local flights throughout Kyrgyzstan as well as the flights to Russia and the Middle East.
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SKY EXPRESS signed maintenance contract with TURKISH TECHNIC for the VP-BFK Aircraft C6 Check in Istanbul
TURKISH TECHNIC, had signed a C6 Check maintenance services agreement for one base maintenance C6 check on BOEING B737-500 with Sky Express. Maintenance works will be carried at TURKISH TECHNIC’s facilities in Istanbul, Turkey; during May 2010.
TURKISH TECHNIC declared that “We are very happy to see the cooperation with an important actor of Russia Civil Aviation, Sky Express. We hope to carry on our good relationship with future maintenance projects satisfying quality expectations of Sky Express in the best way.”
Sky Express officers expressed their trust in TURKISH TECHNIC’s quality of services and they are glad to have the support of one of the most powerful MRO’s in the region.
TURKISH TECHNIC, an association of TURKISH AIRLINES group companies (Istanbul Stock Exchange: THYAO), is the leading maintenance center in its region, providing technical services for Airframe, Engine, APU and components for a wide range of Airlines from Europe, Middle East, CIS, Northern Africa and Turkey in its base in Istanbul, with a highly qualified and well-trained workforce of 3.000 personnel.
Sky Express is first of Russia’s low-cost airline of which the mother company head office is located in Moscow. The company’s, fleet consists of 9 Boeing Classic type, B737-300/-500 Aircrafts, was set up in 2006 and at present operates the local flights throughout Russia, charter flight in more than 20 international routes, as well as the flights to Istanbul-Turkey. Sky Express handled 1.110 million people in 2009. Airline is the member of IOSA Register.
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