Pratt & Whitney to Power TRJet

Mavi Boncuk |

In the latest step forward for creation of Turkey’s first regional aircraft, TRJet[1] announced an agreement on plans to use Pratt & Whitney[2] Canada to upgrade and supply PW306B engines for TRJet aircraft.The D328 is currently certified in 85 nations around the world and is in use in countries including the U.S., Switzerland, Germany, U.K. and Denmark. The versatile and rugged 328 turboprop and jet, with its large cabin comfort, is credited within the industry as a valued, cost-effective performer.

The memorandum of understanding involves Sierra Nevada Corporation’s (SNC) German-based subsidiary 328 Support Services GmbH(328), the current type certificate holder and a major partner in TRJet’s 328 aircraft production.

Work on the PW306B for the TRJet 32-passenger 328 aircraft series will commence at P&WC’s Longueuil, Quebec facility in 2016, kicking off a production schedule that will culminate in production and flight of the first TRJ328 aircraft by 2019. During this time, work will also be underway on a turboprop engine for the T328 aircraft.

Design activities will be initiated in parallel for the new 628 aircraft series. This aircraft will be a clean sheet design, marking the Republic of Turkey’s first domestically-designed passenger airplane. The first flight of the 628 series is anticipated for 2023, in honor of Turkey’s centennial.

[1] Headquartered in Ankara, Turkey, TRJet is a wholly-owned subsidiary of SNC which is supporting the Turkish Regional Aircraft Project (Project) and the commercial aviation sector. TRJet combines the legacy of two esteemed aviation companies, SNC and 328 Support Services GmbH, to create an aviation and aerospace company that merges modern German aircraft engineering and the latest industry modification standards. Making Turkey’s first regional aircraft a reality, the Project fills a niche market for direct and frequent flights between small Turkish cities which is currently not feasible using larger airplanes. TRJet also supports the growth of Turkey’s existing civil aviation industry and will help to introduce the country to the global aviation market, establishing it as an aircraft Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), all while contributing significantly to Turkey’s economy.  More information on TRJet. 

[2]Pratt & Whitney's Turkish Engine Center is a joint venture between Pratt & Whitney and Turkish Technic specializing in CFM56® and V2500® engine overhaul and repair. The Turkish Engine Center unites the long histories of engineering and maintenance excellence of its parent companies. Established in 2009, the facility is located at Istanbul’s Sabiha Gökçen Airport and has performed more than 150 engine overhauls. Click here

The Turkish Engine Center provides engine maintenance services for:
CFM56-3   | CFM56-5C | CFM56-7B and V2500-A5