Turkish Airlines' Turkish Technic Says It Is Mulling Investment Opportunities In Asia-Pacific Region; Signs Series of Agreements With Companies In Malaysia

By Dave Simpson
Turkish Airlines' Turkish Technic Says It Is Mulling Investment Opportunities In Asia-Pacific Region; Signs Series of Agreements With Companies In Malaysia

Turkish Airlines' aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul company, Turkish Technic, has said that it is mulling investment opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region and has signed a series of agreements with companies in Malaysia.

In a statement, Turkish Technic said that it has signed a deal with Sapura Technics, a Malaysian repair and maintenance company, and a subsidiary of Sapura Resources Berhad.

"Turkish Technic aspires to expand its nearly one hundred years of experience in the aircraft maintenance and repair market to this region with its investments in Malaysia," the company said.

Turkish Airlines Chief Executive Statements

Turkish Airlines chief executive Ilker Ayci said that the airline is aiming to increase capabilities, expand its customer portfolio, and continue investment and growth efforts, and added that it is "continuously" evaluating investment opportunities in the region.

"We aspire to expand our investments in the Asia-Pacific region," Ayci said. "We believe that these investments will be of great importance for our company and our country's civil aviation," he added.

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