Airbus is seeking to expand its collaboration with Türkiye’s defense and aviation industries, particularly by increasing local parts production. The move follows a March 24–25 summit in Toulouse where Airbus showcased its latest sustainable aviation developments. Airbus currently works with 41 Turkish suppliers, who produce $600 million worth of components annually. The company aims to deepen this partnership by encouraging greater involvement from Türkiye’s defense and aerospace sector. Officials expressed interest in leveraging Türkiye’s military aviation capabilities in future projects.
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