Istanbul set to become world-leading Rolls-Royce engine maintenance hub

Turkish Technic, a leading maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) provider, has signed an agreement with Rolls-Royce to establish a state-of-the-art authorised licensed engine maintenance centre at Istanbul Airport.

The deal with Rolls-Royce, one of the world’s largest aircraft engine manufacturers, will reinforce Turkish Technic’s standing at the forefront of the maintenance industry whilst strengthening Türkiye’s position as a global hub for high technology aviation services.

The new facility, expected to be completed by late 2027, will enable Turkish Technic to deliver comprehensive maintenance services for Trent XWB-97, Trent XWB-84, and Trent 7000 engines which power the Airbus A350 and Airbus A330neo aircraft.

The engine maintenance centre will also provide jobs, creating a highly skilled workforce, and support local supply chains and domestic engineering talent.

With a planned capacity of more than 200 shop visits per year, the facility is expected to be one of the largest in the region, further solidifying Turkish Technic’s position as a premier provider of engine maintenance services. The facility will provide services to third-party Rolls-Royce TotalCare customers around the world, as well as Turkish Airlines’ fleet.

Commenting on this significant milestone, Prof. Ahmet Bolat, Turkish Technic Chairman of the Board and the Executive Committee, stated: ‘‘We are thrilled to partner with one of the world’s leading engine manufacturers. Rolls-Royce’s expertise will be instrumental in enhancing our engine maintenance operations.

“With our new facility expansion, we will be equipped to perform comprehensive maintenance services across a wide range of Trent engine models, allowing us to meet the evolving needs of the industry.

“Solidifying our position in the MRO industry, this partnership significantly expands our maintenance capabilities and empowers us to continue delivering world-class service to our customers worldwide.”

Rob Watson, President – Civil Aerospace, Rolls-Royce, added: “We’re significantly increasing our global MRO capacity by 2030, and today’s announcement marks an important milestone on that journey, as we add Turkish Technic to our global network of capable, flexible and resilient MRO providers to support our TotalCare customers around the world.

“It reinforces our strong partnership with Turkish Airlines – whose fleet of Airbus A350s will be supported by this facility – and shows confidence in Turkish Technic’s ability to realise their ambition to become a world-class provider of civil large aero engine MRO.

“In April 2024, Rolls-Royce reaffirmed its commitment to Türkiye, which explored the implementation of several industrial initiatives; today’s agreement is a demonstration of that. We are delighted to welcome Turkish Technic into our expanding network of Trent engine maintenance centres.”