Turkish Aerospace earns spot in Boeing Premier Bidder Program
The program recognizes and rewards consistently high-performing suppliers and increases a company’s opportunities and visibility within the industry.
Turkish Aerospace develops several components for Boeing, including horizontal leading edges pictured here. Photo Credit: Turkish Aerospace
Turkish Aerospace (Ankara, Turkey), a company that develops composite structural aircraft parts, announced on June 24 that it earned a spot in the Boeing (Chicago, Ill., U.S.) Premier Bidder Program. The program recognizes and rewards consistently high-performing Boeing Commercial Airplanes and Boeing Global Services suppliers, strengthening Boeing’s collective performance and commitment to safety, quality and integrity.
The program also provides Premier Bidder members with an opportunity to increase their business with Boeing, including visibility of upcoming bids and an invitation to program conferences with key leadership.
“Earning a spot in Boeing’s Premier Bidder Program makes our collaboration special,” says Turkish Aerospace President and CEO Prof. Temel Kotil. “We have been working with Boeing, for many years and consider them a strategic partner. It is an honor to earn spot in the Premier Bidder Program. At Turkish Aerospace, we are proud of our team’s commitment to delivering quality products on time.”
Turkish Aerospace makes the Boeing 787 Dreamliner elevator, cargo barrier and horizontal leading edges. The company also retains what is said to be the fourth largest composite plant. Throughout 2020, Turkish Aerospace says it consistently had a Gold quality and delivery rating for these programs.
Turkish Aerospace joins approximately 140 suppliers that have met and sustained the high-quality, delivery and performance criteria required for inclusion in the Premier Bidder Program.
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