The engine maintenance joint venture (JV) between Rolls-Royce and Turkish Technic has broken ground at Istanbul Airport, aiming to expand the capacity for servicing Rolls-Royce engines for Airbus A350 and A330neo aircraft. The new facility, set to begin operations by the end of 2027, will have the capacity to handle 200 shop visits annually and will support both Rolls-Royce engines and third-party engines through the company's TotalCare network.
Following a signing of terms in May 2025, Turkish Technic officially joined Rolls-Royce’s aftermarket network, aligning with its strategic expansion efforts. The partnership supports engines including the Trent XWB-97 and Trent XWB-84, which power the Airbus A350, as well as Trent 7000 engines used on the A330neo. Turkish Airlines had placed an order for these aircraft in late 2023, prompting the partnership's development, with an order that includes 120 Trent XWB-84 engines and 40 Trent XWB-97 engines.
Turkish Technic's existing engine operations are based at Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport, servicing CFM56 and CF6-80E1 engines, and it operates a JV with Pratt & Whitney for V2500-A5 repairs. The chairman, Ahmet Bola, has also indicated exploring additional facilities for CFM Leap engine repairs in Ankara. Rolls-Royce has been expanding globally, investing in capacity increases in the UK and Germany, and forming several joint ventures in Asia and China to broaden its service network.
This collaborative effort signifies a strategic move to enhance engine servicing capabilities in the region, supporting Turkish Airlines' fleet expansion and the growing demand for efficient engine MRO services for large widebody aircraft.
