Turkish Technic and SunExpress Sign Component Pool Support and Landing Gear Overhaul Agreements.

Bengaluru, 6th of November, 2024: Turkish Technic, a leading provider of maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services, has recently signed two significant agreements with SunExpress Airlines, a joint venture of Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa. The first agreement encompasses comprehensive Component Pool support, granting SunExpress access to Turkish Technic’s extensive inventory and tailored component solutions. This service will cover both the Boeing 737NG and Boeing 737MAX fleets, ensuring optimal component availability and minimizing aircraft downtime.

Additionally, a second agreement will cover the complete landing gear overhaul and spare operations for SunExpress’ Boeing 737NG fleet. Together with these comprehensive agreements, Turkish Technic supports the operational continuity and fleet readiness of SunExpress, while SunExpress further reinforces its ability to deliver punctual and reliable services to its customers.

Regarding the agreements Mikail Akbulut, CEO and Board Member of Turkish Technic, remarked: “As our long-standing partnership thrives with new agreements, we are pleased to enhance SunExpress’ operational efficiency through our comprehensive component services. These agreements ensure seamless operations for SunExpress’ fleet. We are always delighted to strengthen and expand our long-standing collaboration with SunExpress. Turkish Technic remains committed to delivering world-class MRO solutions, driving operational excellence, and fostering long-lasting business partnerships within the aviation industry.”

Commenting on the continuation of the partnership, Max Kownatzki, CEO of SunExpress, expressed: “Our well-established collaboration with Turkish Technic reflects our commitment to safety and efficiency. The component support and landing gear maintenance services will help us maintain our operational reliability and performance at the highest standards. We believe that our partnership will continue to enhance our operational excellence, ensuring safe and reliable services for our customers.”

With a partnership spanning over decades, Turkish Technic has provided base maintenance, component pool support, and landing gear services to SunExpress. These new agreements not only underscore the enduring collaboration but also reflect Turkish Technic’s commitment to delivering superior MRO services tailored to the evolving needs of its business partners.

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 11.350 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. For more information: visit our website or connect with us on Facebook, X, Youtube, Linkedin, and Instagram.

About SunExpress

Established in 1989 as a joint venture of Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa, SunExpress acts as a tourism ambassador between Türkiye and Europe with 35 years of experience and leisure airline expertise. SunExpress flies on 200 routes to 35 countries and carries more than 12 million passengers every year. With its headquarters in Antalya and Frankfurt and bases in Izmir and Ankara, SunExpress has more than 4000 employees. SunExpress was named the ‘Best Leisure Airline in Europe’ in the latest global survey by Skytrax. You may find detailed information about SunExpress at www.SunExpress.com .

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