Turkish Airlines, Turkish Technic and TAI will join forces to design and manufacture aircraft components.

December 28, 2010. Turkish Airlines, Turkish Technic Inc. and TAI agreed to the launch of a joint venture company to manufacture Aircraft Cabin Interior products in Istanbul, Turkey. The joint venture company, known as Turkish Cabin Interior Systems Inc. will design and manufacture all types of aircraft cabin interior systems and components, logistic support, modification and provide marketing services as well.

The Joint Venture Company will manufacture Galley, Pilot & Stewardess Crew Rest, Magazine Racks, Literature Pocket, Divider & Wind Screen, Doghouse & Bustle, Stowage, Coatroom, Video Control Compartment and Stairhouse products. The manufacturing company aims to acquire share from the market worldwide.

“We are gathering our technical and marketing expertise under the same roof with TAI for excellence in order to be in premier league of manufacturing in cabin interior systems business. Moreover, within this aggressive expansion, we would like to prove how aircraft cabin interior products can be produced in high quality under %100 Turkish brand. We claim that Turkey will be a maintenance, repair and also manufacturing hub that should be taken seriously via this structuring in the near future.” said Turkish Airlines and Turkish Technic Chairman of the Board, Mr. Hamdi Topcu.

“We believe that the new emerging joint venture will enhance our current cooperation and provide a solid ground for further and broad areas of cooperation with Turkish Airlines family. Possessing the understanding of quality and mentality of serving without making any concessions, our joint venture company that will operate in the area of designing and manufacturing Cabin Interior Systems will be at the disposal of both national and international customers worldwide on a large scale of products.” stated TAI Chairman of Board, Mr. M.Yalcin Kaya.

Turkish Airlines, established with 5 aircraft in 1933 and has reached today to a fleet consisted of 153 aircraft, is a 4 star airline and member of the Star Alliance and conducting operations to 128 international and 41 domestic destinations.

Star Alliance: Turkish Airlines is a member of the Star Alliance that was established in 1997. The alliance operates 21,000 flights per day to 1,160 destinations in 181 countries.

Turkish Technic Inc., an association of Turkish Airlines group 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. For more information, visit http://www.turkishtechnic.com.

Turkish Aerospace Industries, Inc. (TAI), which is located in the capital city of Turkey, Ankara, on a 5.000.000 square meters area with a state-of-the-art industrial facility of over 230,000 square meters under roof; is the center of technology in design, development, modernization, manufacturing, integration and life cycle support of integrated aerospace systems from fixed and rotary wing air platforms to UAVs and satellites in Turkey. TAI ranks among the top hundred global players in aerospace and defence arena. With its modern facilities equipped by high technology products, machinery, tools and capabilities; TAI is to be considered as a reliable partner for both national and international customers. For more information, visit http://www.tai.com.tr.