The partnership of Kale Group, one of the pioneer companies of Turkish industry, and Pratt & Whitney, a leading global aerospace company, opened its facilities at the Aegean Free Zone to build F135 engine components for the F-35 fighter aircraft.

President Abdullah Gül joined the grand opening of the facility together with founder and Honorary President of Kale Group Ibrahim Bodur, Kale Group President & CEO Zeynep Bodur Okyay, Kale Technical Department President Osman Okyay, P&W Military Engines Group President Bennett M. Croswell, P&W Military Engines Group VP Jill M. Albertelli and many military and defence officials.