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New commercial head for Turkish Technic

Posted 10 August 2012 · Add Comment

Turkish Technic, the MRO subsidiary of Turkish Airlines. has appointed Altan Büyükyılmaz as executive vice president (Commercial Affairs) succeeding Dr. Fuat Oktay, who becomes a member of Turkish Technic's board of directors.

Büyükyılmaz studied electronics and communication engineering and has been active in technology and services marketing over the past 28 years. Prior to his new position, he was the CEO of BH Airlines and before that, the VP of sales and marketing at Turkish Airlines.

He takes over at a key time in Turkish Technic’s development as it will be  completing the first phase of its new MRO complex project before the end of this year. This investment will enable it to double its capability.  The company provides MRO services for Airbus and Boeing airframes, engines, auxiliary power units, landing gear and components and serves more than 100 airlines in Turkey, Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa.

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