GE Aerospace's Evendale-based Electrical Power Systems division is expanding its services business overseas, signing a five-year agreement that licenses its cockpit electronics repair technology to a major global aviation maintenance provider.
The deal, announced Tuesday, July 21, at the Farnborough International Airshow in England, authorizes Turkish Technic to perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul work on GE Aerospace's Data Link Control and Display Units from its facilities in Istanbul. DCDUs are the cockpit hardware that lets flight crews send and receive digital messages while airborne.
Under the agreement, GE Aerospace will supply Turkish Technic with dedicated test equipment, original equipment manufacturer parts, and structured technical support. GE Aerospace is also licensing its proprietary technical data so Turkish Technic can perform the repairs to OEM standards.
"This collaboration brings electronics services closer to customers and strengthens Türkiye's aerospace services ecosystem," Kris Shepherd, President and General Manager of GE Aerospace's Electrical Power Systems unit, said in a statement accompanying the announcement.
Yasin Birinci, Chief Technical Officer at Turkish Technic, said the deal will reduce turnaround times for airlines needing DCDU repairs and help operators reduce equipment downtime.
Why it matters locally
The agreement is a services and licensing deal, not an engine sale. That distinction matters for the Princeton corridor: GE Aerospace's services revenue has been a major growth driver for the Evendale-headquartered company. The Commercial Engines & Services segment posted $9.7 billion in second-quarter 2026 revenue, up 27% year over year, according to the company's second-quarter 2026 earnings report. Commercial services revenue grew 32% in the first half of 2026, the company reported.
GE Aerospace's total backlog stood at more than $210 billion as of June 30, with roughly $180 billion tied to the Commercial Engines & Services segment.
The Turkish Technic deal adds to that services footprint without requiring GE Aerospace to build new repair facilities itself. Instead, the Evendale operation earns licensing revenue and parts sales while a third party handles the hands-on work in Istanbul.
GE Aerospace's 60-year footprint in Türkiye
GE Aerospace has operated in Türkiye for 60 years. The company employs more than 500 people across offices in Istanbul, Ankara, and Gebze, supporting an installed base of more than 3,100 commercial and defense engines in the country. Engineers at GE Aerospace's Türkiye Technology Center contribute to global work on new engine programs, software development, and additive manufacturing.
Turkish Technic, part of the Turkish Airlines group, employs 11,650 staff across three Istanbul-area airport facilities.
The agreement is already signed. No dollar value for the deal was disclosed in the press release or public filings.
