Turkish Technic signs an agreement with Azerbaijan Airlines

Turkish Technic signs an agreement with Azerbaijan Airlines, Joint Stock Company (AZAL JSC) for 10 sets Airbus A320 Family Landing Gear Overhaul Services.

Turkish Technic signed Landing Gear Maintenance Services agreement for A320Fam aircraft with Azerbaijan Airlines for 5 years. Landing gear removal & installation, landing gear overhaul activities will be carried at Turkish Technic’s Istanbul facilities. Turkish Technic also supports Azerbaijan Airlines with its spare units during shop visit of Landing Gears. It is planned to complete 10 sets’ overhaul 5 years program.

The signature ceremony was held in Azerbaijan Airlines’ offices in Baku Heydar Aliyev International Airport. Turkish Technic was represented by Mr. Altan Büyükyılmaz (Vice President Commerce) and Mr. Özcan Baştekin (Sales & Marketing Director). Azerbaijan Airlines was represented by Mr. Sabir İlyasov (First Vice Presedent) and Mr. Rauf Abbasov (Deputy Chief of Maintenance and Engineer).

Turkish Technic Vice President Mr. Altan Büyükyılmaz said “Thanking Azerbaijan Airlines for choosing Turkish Technic for Landing Gear Maintenance Services, Turkish Technic is proud to support Azerbaijan Airlines Landing Gear Overhaul program. We plan to improve cooperation with Azerbaijan Airlines in the near future ”

Turkish Technic, an association of Turkish Airlines group companies (Istanbul Stock Exchange: THYAO), provides MRO services for Boeing and Airbus airframes, engines, auxiliary power units, landing gear and components. The company serves more than 100 airlines in Europe, the Middle East, Northern Africa, Turkey and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) with its maintenance bases in Istanbul & Ankara and highly qualified workforce of more than 3,000 personnel.

Azerbaijan Airlines (AZAL, Azərbaycan Hava Yolları in Azeri) is part of the Azerbaijan Hava Yollari Closed Joint Stock Company, the biggest Azerbaijani airline and national flag carrier. Azerbaijan Hava Yollari operates passenger flights to countries of Europe, the CIS, Middle East and Asia. In 2014, after purchasing new Boeing aircraft for long-haul flights, the airline plans to open regular flights to destinations in North America and South-East Asia. As a national flag carrier, Azerbaijan Hava Yollari holds an important place in the international aviation community and a leading position in the CIS. Azerbaijan Airlines is also a regional and CIS leader for the number of new aircraft. Azerbaijan Airlines operates a fleet of 24 aircraft. The fleet shows highest industry and environmental standards.