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Türkiye’s national flag carrier, Turkish Airlines, announced Wednesday that its aviation maintenance subsidiary, Turkish Technic, has signed an agreement with U.K.-based aerospace leader Rolls-Royce to establish an aircraft engine maintenance facility in Türkiye.
According to a disclosure filed with the Public Disclosure Platform (KAP), the new maintenance center will service Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-84, Trent XWB-97, and Trent 7000 engines—models used in Airbus A350 and A330Neo aircraft, and The facility is scheduled to begin operations in 2027 and will remain active until 2048.
The project aims to expand Turkish Technic’s engine maintenance capacity and enhance Türkiye’s standing in the global aviation services sector, the company said.
“Through this collaboration, Turkish Technic will strengthen its capabilities in high-technology engine maintenance and will also offer services to other airlines under this project,” Turkish Airlines stated.
In addition to servicing Turkish Airlines’ fleet, the new facility will support Rolls-Royce’s global airline customers. The statement also emphasized that 65% of the facility’s output is planned for export, contributing to Türkiye’s goal of boosting high-value-added exports. The project is expected to increase Turkish Technic’s annual revenue by approximately 30% and position the company as a market leader in engine maintenance. Over the duration of the agreement, the facility is projected to contribute an average of $700 million annually to the Turkish economy through exports.
The facility, scheduled for completion and operational launch in 2027, is expected to create employment for 1,000 people once it reaches full capacity. With a projected annual maintenance capacity of 200 engines, it is set to become the largest engine maintenance center in the region.
Professor Ahmet Bolat, chairman of Turkish Technic, expressed his satisfaction with the partnership during the signing ceremony in Istanbul, stating that Rolls-Royce’s expertise would significantly strengthen their engine maintenance capabilities.
“With this new facility, we will be able to provide comprehensive services for a wide range of Trent engines and meet the industry's evolving needs,” he said. He also highlighted the center’s strategic importance: “As Europe’s largest authorized Rolls-Royce maintenance facility, it will reinforce our leadership in the sector and contribute greatly to Türkiye’s export targets.”
Rob Watson, head of Civil Aerospace at Rolls-Royce, described the agreement as a major step in expanding global MRO capacity by 2030. “This center, which will also support Turkish Airlines’ A350 fleet, reflects our confidence in Turkish Technic’s potential to become a global leader in engine maintenance,” he said. Watson added that the agreement demonstrates Rolls-Royce’s ongoing commitment to Türkiye, following earlier engagements in April 2024.
Founded in 1933, Turkish Airlines operates scheduled flights to 352 destinations across 131 countries, the most of any airline globally. Its maintenance subsidiary, Turkish Technic, operates line maintenance stations at 24 domestic and 30 international airports.
Founded in 1906, Rolls-Royce is a global leader in aircraft engine manufacturing and engineering technologies, supplying power systems to civil aviation, defense, and energy sectors. The company supports more than 13,000 civil aircraft engines in service worldwide and operates an extensive global maintenance network, offering long-term service solutions such as its flagship TotalCare program.
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