- Türkiye Technology Center (TTC) is comprised of an advanced engineering center and labs, which together support global R&D, software, defense, and additive manufacturing initiatives
- 25-year milestone follows the opening of a new, expanded campus in Kartal in June 2024
- TTC is a testament to GE Aerospace's nearly six-decade commitment to the Turkish aerospace industry
ISTANBUL, TURKIYE – 4 June 2025: GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) is proud to celebrate the 25th anniversary of its Türkiye Technology Center (TTC), a cornerstone of its 59-year presence in Türkiye. For over a quarter century, TTC has played a vital role in advancing Türkiye's economic development and fostering growth in the aerospace industry, while building on the nation’s strong foundation of engineering, innovation, and research capabilities.
GE Aerospace, a global leader in jet engines, components, and systems for commercial and military aircraft, celebrated the inauguration of the Türkiye Technology Center’s (TTC) new campus in Kartal, Istanbul last year. As one of GE Aerospace’s global Technology & Operations centers, the expanded facility and associated labs play a pivotal role in supporting both global and regional commercial airlines, delivering cutting-edge solutions that enhance aviation performance, efficiency and reliability.
Dr. Aybike Molbay, General Manager of TTC, said: "Our investment in TTC reflects our confidence in the Turkish aerospace industry and the exceptional capability of the teams working here. As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, I would like to reiterate that TTC is not only a center for R&D and innovation with partners in Türkiye, but also a critical hub shaping the future of flight globally. We are confident that TTC will continue to expand its impact in the coming years as one of the cornerstones of our global efforts to lift people up and bring them home safely."
Beyond commercial aviation, TTC’s talented engineers also contribute also contribute engineering expertise to Türkiye’s defense sector by supporting air, land, and naval programs in compliance with all applicable export control laws and regulations. Their expertise is integral to advancing key national projects, including the indigenous fighter aircraft program KAAN and the trainer aircraft program HÜRJET. These initiatives underscore GE Aerospace’s commitment to Türkiye’s innovation and self-reliance in aerospace and defense.
Today, TTC contributes to global engineering efforts for the development of engines already in service such as the GEnx, Catalyst and CFM* LEAP engines, including work on aeroderivative technologies for marine. TTC engineers also work in priority areas for the future of flight such as the largest and most powerful commercial aircraft engine ever built – the GE9X engine – and through contributions to the CFM RISE** program. The RISE demonstration program seeks to develop engine technologies such as Open Fan, compact core, and hybrid electric systems that are 20% more fuel efficient than current commercial engines while meeting customer expectations for durability and reliability.
On the software side, engineers at TTC support the development and ongoing upgrades of GE Aerospace’s in-house physics-based 3D simulation, design, and modeling software, and AI-based solutions, deployed worldwide.
GE Aerospace first began operating in Turkiye in 1966, powering aircraft for Turkish defense. Today, the company has offices and facilities located in Istanbul, Ankara, and Gebze with 500+ employees supporting an installed base of more than 2,300 commercial and defense engines across the country. TTC will continue to support Türkiye's long-term strategic growth and strengthen Türkiye's position as a technology and advanced engineering hub for the global aviation industry.
* CFM International is a 50/50 joint venture between GE Aerospace and Safran that produces LEAP engines.
**RISE, or Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines, is a registered trademark of CFM International.
About GE Aerospace
GE Aerospace is a global aerospace propulsion, services, and systems leader with an installed base of approximately 45,000 commercial and 25,000 military aircraft engines. With a global team of approximately 53,000 employees building on more than a century of innovation and learning, GE Aerospace is committed to inventing the future of flight, lifting people up, and bringing them home safely. Learn more about how GE Aerospace and its partners are defining flight for today, tomorrow, and the future at www.geaerospace.com/turkiye.