Boeing Awards KALE Aerospace Contracts for 777-300,777X Krueger Flaps
ISTANBUL, Oct. 7, 2016 – Boeing [NYSE: BA] announced new contracts for KALE Aerospace today, further developing Boeing’s commercial airplanes supply chain in Turkey.
Boeing awarded KALE Aerospace contracts to build Krueger flaps for the 777-300 and the 777X, which will be the world’s largest and most efficient twin-engine commercial airplane.
KALE Aerospace currently manufactures rib posts for the Boeing 747-8 and has been awarded contracts to manufacture paddle fittings, rib posts and spar stiffeners for the 737-9 MAX.
“Boeing has a long-standing relationship with KALE Aerospace. The company has participated in all Boeing commercial airplane programs since 1997,” said Aysem Sargin, managing director of Turkey for Boeing International. “These new contracts demonstrate our continuing confidence in KALE Aero’s ability to meet our requirements for quality, coats, reliability and affordability, as well as our commitment to expand aerospace manufacturing in Turkey.”
“Our new contracts with Boeing will allow us to further strengthen our working relationship and our mutual support of the aerospace industry in Turkey,” said Osman Okyay, vice president, Kale Group. “We are proud to have been the first Turkish supplier recognized with a Boeing Performance Excellence Award. We are especially pleased that Boeing has selected us to contribute to new, innovative programs like the 777X and 737 MAX that will provide KALE Aero great opportunity for future growth.”
Boeing has maintained a long-standing relationship with Turkey for more than 70 years. Boeing is a provider of commercial airplanes to Turkish airlines, a supplier of defense products to the Turkish armed forces, and a significant partner of the Turkish aerospace industry. Boeing programs support nearly 2,500 jobs in Turkey, and the company has placed more than $1.4 billion of work in Turkey over the past years. Suppliers across Turkey deliver Turkish-made components for Boeing commercial airplanes valued at more than $120 million annually. For more information on Boeing in Turkey, visit: www.boeing.com.tr.
About Boeing
Boeing is the world’s leading aerospace company and the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners and military aircraft combined. A top U.S. exporter, the company also provides support services to airlines and U.S. and allied government customers in 150 countries. Boeing products and tailored services include commercial and military aircraft, satellites, weapons, electronic and defense systems, launch systems, advanced information and communication systems, and performance-based logistics and training. Headquartered in Chicago, Boeing employs more than 160,000 people across the United States and in more than 65 countries.
About Kale Aerospace
KALE Aerospace is a leading provider of structural components, assemblies and kits to the aerospace industry. Part of the Kale Group, established in 1957, the company specializes in the fabrication of complex sheet metal, machined components and composites for commercial, corporate and military aircraft. It offers engineering collaboration, machining, sheet metal, assembly, heat treatment and surface treatment services. KALE Aero operates in a free-trade zone and continues to grow in size and capability.
