Turkish Government, Being the center of technology in design, development, manufacturing, integration of aerospace systems, modernization and after sales support in Turkey, TAI, will participate in the 47th Paris Air Show, which will be held in Paris between 18-24 June 2007.
During the show, in which TAI will be representing Turkey for the fifth time, a concept model of TAI’s indigenously-designed Turkish Primary and Basic Trainer Aircraft HURKUS; Turkish Indigenous MALE UAV; and the model of A400M, which shows the responsibilities of TAI in the A400M program, will be exhibited at TAI’s stand in Hall: 1 / C6.
TAI’s modern aircraft facilities, located in Akıncı-Ankara, is furnished with high technology machinery and equipment that provide extensive manufacturing capabilities ranging from parts manufacturing to aircraft assembly, flight tests and delivery. Quality system of the Company meets the stringent world standards including NATO AQAP-2110, ISO-9001:2000, AS EN 9100 and NADCAP approvals.
TAI’s experience includes co-production of F-16 fighters, CN-235 light transport/maritime patrol/surveillance aircraft, SF-260 trainers, Cougar AS-532 general purpose helicopters as well as design and development of unmanned aerial vehicles and target drones
Furthermore, TAI, which is the prime contractor of the indigenous Turkish Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (MALE) and the Turkish Armed Forces Attack Helicopter production program, is engaged in design and development of Primary & Basic Trainer (HÜRKUŞ) Aircraft.
TAI is the prime contractor of the C-130E/B Avionics Modernization (Erciyes) Program, which covers the modernization of 13 TuAF C-130 aircraft. (7 C-130E and 6 C-130B) The program is of great importance for TAI, given the complexity of the modernization and avionics configuration, which are to be carried out completely with national capabilities.
TAI’s core business also includes modernization, modification and systems integration programs and after sales support of both fixed and rotary wing military and commercial aircraft that are in the inventory of Turkey and friendly countries. By utilizing capabilities of the Turkish Armed Forces’ Maintenance Centers, TAI also gives maintenance, repair and overhaul services to its customers.
TAI is also engaged in aerostructures manufacturing business for fixed and rotary wing, military and commercial aircraft for worldwide customers. With its proven experience, TAI is a uniquely qualified supplier for AgustaWestland, Airbus, Boeing, CASA, Eurocopter, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, MDHI, Sikorsky and many more.
TAI participates, as a partner, in the global scale Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) and A400M design and development programs.
Being the shareholder of Airbus Military S.L., as National Industrial Institution, TAI has been participating in the design and development activities of A400M with the leading European aerospace companies namely; Airbus (France, Germany, Spain and UK), EADS CASA (Spain) and FLABEL (Belgium).
Determined to keep abreast of global technological developments and secure its place among the major aerospace companies, TAI aims to lead Turkey to new horizons in aviation in the 21st century.
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