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Below are a number of press releases / articles, specific to the aviation industry, that answer the question "Why Turkey?". Should you wish to submit a press release / article of specific interest to this conference, then please send details to istanbul2008@aircraft-commerce.com for inclusion on this page.
Boeing Supports and Celebrates Growth in the Turkish
Aviation Market
ISTANBUL, Turkey, June 17, 2008 -- Marlin Dailey, vice president of Sales for Europe, Russia, and Central Asia, Boeing Commercial Airplanes, today met with media in Istanbul to review recent Boeing activities and to comment on the Turkish aviation market.
Dailey expressed his confidence in the rapidly growing Turkish market. "Boeing believes Turkey is well positioned and has huge potential in the European market. For instance, Turkish Airlines is among the few European flag carriers undergoing expansion rather than consolidation, despite difficult economic conditions. Turkish private carriers are demonstrating impressive performance and expanding the Turkish aviation market by executing differentiated business models".
Dailey said the Turkish aviation market, which has been going through a rapid growth, would need approximately $21 billion worth of 250 new airplanes over the next 20 years. He underlined that in the next 20 years Boeing predicts that worldwide demand will be over 28,000 aircraft worth $2.8 trillion.
"Boeing sets its strategy based on our customers' needs," Dailey said. "We listen to them and offer the best solutions to meet their requirements. This commitment led us to design the fuel-efficient and environment friendly 787 Dreamliner by working with airlines, industry bodies, regulators and governments to reduce to the level of fuel burn in every aspect of the air travel industry. The 787 Dreamliner will be the most profitable airliner for long range flights and will offer Turkish carriers the best option for their long haul expansion plans."
"According to our Current Market Outlook, Turkey will increase its market share in the intercontinental flight market in the upcoming years. To meet the growing demand for long-haul service, we believe the highly fuel efficient, passenger-pleasing 777 is the best fit for the Turkish market. The 777 is one of our success stories. Both the 777-300ER model and the -200ER Worldliner, the world's longest range commercial airplane, are ideal for supporting Turkey's competitive position in the intercontinental market. "
"At the Airex Air Show last week in Istanbul, we welcomed many leaders from the Turkish aviation industry. The increase in participation at the air show is a good indicator of the growing sector in Turkey. I want to reiterate Boeing's commitment to Turkey. Not only through words and through deliveries of the world's best airplanes, but also through deeds. Contributing to educational and cultural endeavors in Turkey will continue to be a high priority for Boeing."
Contact Details: Andrew Davis, International & Sales Communications, +44 7827 240 093
Boeing Supplier Turkish Aerospace Industries Completes
1st In-Country Modification of Peace Eagle AEW&C Aircraft
ST. LOUIS, June 04, 2008 -- The Boeing Company NYSE: BA today announced that Turkish Aerospace Industries (TAI) has completed the first in-country modification of a 737-700 into an Airborne Early Warning and Control (AEW&C) platform for Turkey's Peace Eagle program.
The transformation of Peace Eagle No. 2 follows two years of extensive modifications at the TAI facility in Ankara, Turkey, including the installation of a reinforced section on the upper fuselage that supports the Multi-role Electronically Scanned Array (MESA) antenna. Workers also installed several other antennas, consoles, cabinets, wire bundles, ventral fins, power distributions systems, heat exchange panels and cooling ducts.
The Peace Eagle program includes four 737 AEW&C aircraft, plus ground support segments for mission crew training, mission support and system maintenance. Boeing modified the first aircraft at its facilities in Seattle. TAI is modifying the remaining three aircraft in Turkey.
Check out of the aircraft and its mission system is under way, with a functional check flight of the aircraft scheduled for early this summer.
"The TAI assembly and test team has been outstanding in its execution of this complex modification effort while overcoming a series of design and logistical challenges," said Mark Ellis, Boeing Peace Eagle program manager. "TAI's ability to maintain a high level of workmanship and execution while performing their first complete integration of an AEW&C system is very impressive."
The 737-700 features 21st century avionics, navigation equipment and flight deck features. Because of its advanced technology and a worldwide base of suppliers, parts and support equipment, the aircraft requires minimal downtime for maintenance.
Additionally, the aircraft is equipped with Northrop Grumman's MESA antenna with integrated Identification Friend-or-Foe capabilities. The system also includes a flexible, open architecture for cost-effective future upgrades, an extensive communications suite and aerial refueling capability.
Contact Details: Dave Sloan, The Boeing Company, (253) 657-3046, david.a.sloan@boeing.com
Turkish Airlines - Flying with Stars!
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