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Turkish Technic, the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) arm of Turkish Airlines, has signed a five-year agreement with U.S-based GE Aerospace to expand its authorized maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) capabilities for aircraft avionics.
The Service and License Agreement covers Data Communication Display Units (DCDUs), enabling Turkish Technic to provide original equipment manufacturer (OEM)-approved maintenance services for domestic and international airline customers from its facilities in Istanbul.
Signed during the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow, the agreement is expected to help airlines cut aircraft downtime and improve fleet performance by expanding access to authorized repairs for DCDUs, which support cockpit communications.
In its statement, the U.S.-based company's joint venture, CFM International, also announced FAA and EASA certification for its LEAP-1B high-pressure turbine (HPT) durability kit during the event, which is designed to double engine time on wing in demanding operating environments.
It additionally secured engine-level certification for its LEAP-1B reverse bleed system, aimed at reducing maintenance requirements. The LEAP-1B engine powers Boeing's 737 MAX family, making the certification particularly significant for operators of the aircraft.
The agreement comes as Turkish Airlines continues negotiations with CFM International over engines and aftermarket support for a planned order of 150 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, comprising 100 firm orders and 50 options.
While the airline has completed negotiations with Boeing, the narrowbody purchase remains contingent on reaching a final agreement with CFM, the sole engine supplier for the 737 MAX.
Negotiations over engines, spare engines and maintenance services for the widebody aircraft are continuing separately with Rolls-Royce and GE Aerospace.
Former Turkish Airlines Chairman Ahmet Bolat previously said the carrier could shift its planned 737 MAX order to Airbus if negotiations with CFM fail to produce acceptable terms.
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