Turkish Aerospace Industries and the Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company, a 50-50 partnership between Honeywell International Inc. and Rolls-Royce, have signed an agreement to supply CTS800 turboshaft engines for Turkish Light Utility Helicopter, a program of the Undersecretary for Defence Industry.
The agreement is expected to provide helicopters to the local Turkish military and civil market, and globally. Operators will benefit from a proven commercial and military propulsion system that expands mission range and payload.
In addition to the development program, Light Helicopter Turbine Engine Company (LHTEC) plans to industrialise production and maintenance of the engine in Turkey, boosting the Turkish aerospace market by providing local opportunities for manufacturing and depot repair.
“This deal will deliver a wealth of employment and industrial benefits to the Turkish aerospace industry,” said Daryl Mastin, president, LHTEC. “LHTEC is committed to working with local Turkish companies to manufacture the CTS800 engine as well as establish a local depot with maintenance and repair capabilities to support these future fleets.”