1. AEROSPACE CLUSTER in TURKEY
An initiative which will
trigger innovation…
A system which will find
solutions to global challenges...
A model which will generate power from unity...
“Synergy for Success”
AEROSPACE CLUSTER in TURKEY

2. ACA - HUKD Established in January 28th, 2010
Supported by Aegean Free Zone (ESBAS) and Aegean Foundation for Economic Development (EGEV)
Non - Governmental / Non – Profit
First Aerospace Cluster in Turkey.
Financially supported through member fees and project supports
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3. AEROSPACE CLUSTER ASSOCIATION MANAGEMENT BOARD
Zeynep Üçok Zor
Koordinatör
Darya Yeşilay
Proje Uzmanı
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4. What We Do in General
Help to increase the contribution of SME’s to aerospace and defense sectors
Trainings
Supporting their certification procedure
Marketing Assistance
Information sharing through seminars
Facilitate the integration of our universities and research institutes with the aerospace industry
Academic members on board
Supporting University events
Supporting the network within.
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5. What We Do in General
Create new co-operation opportunities with international partners in the fields of R&D and co-production
MOU’s with clusters
Delegate visits
Networking
EACP Membership
Information flow about industrial participation and offset programs
Supporting Vocational Aviation Education
Aircraft Technology Program (In Ege University)
International Internship Programs
Scholarships
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6. ACA MEMBERS ACA has 82 members,
Fokker
PFW HS
HAVELSAN
Bodycote
FTB Lisi Aerospace
Batıısıl
ACA has 82 members,
53 Corporate Members : 48 Companies + Local Bodies and Organized Ind. Zones
15 Academic Members
14 Individual (Rtd. Air Force Generals and experts from industry)
Annual turnover > 900 M € (2016)
Number of Employees: ~
Number of Exporters: 35
Kale Aero
HMS Makina
Volkan
Deka
Sentes-Bir
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7. ACA MEMBERS – COMPANIES
Tufan Demir Çelik
STM A.Ş.
Kale P&W
TİMSAN
NESNE
Dirinler
Main Fields of Activities:
Production (Aircraft/Engine Parts & Systems)
Composite Manufacturing
Machine Production
Customs Clearance & Logistics
Design & Development
Software & Simulation
Thermal & Special Processing
Metal Working
Powder Metallurgy
Hosing Systems
Airport Vehicles
Tow Tractors & Trucks
Fire Fighting & Emergency Vehicles
Harnesses
Molds & Fixtures
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8. Member Companies 8
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9. Members – Universities & Institutions
EGE UNIVERSITY
EGE HIGHER VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
MIDDLE EAST TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
IZMIR INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
ANATOLIA UNIVERSITY
TURKISH AERONAUTICAL ASSOCIATION
SPACE CAMP -ESBAS
İZMİR KATİP ÇELEBİ UNIVERSITY
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10. EGE University Aviation Higher Vocational School
Foundation: MRO & Production Technicians students every year - Highest score for registration - English preparation (1 full year)
- Non Destructive Testing Lab.
- Composite Lab.
- Hangar
- Aircrafts & Engines for on the job training
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11. Projects Funded Projects Other Projects (Ongoing)
UR-GE Project supported by Turkish Ministry of Economy - Completed
EC LdV Partnerships Project – European Skills Hub for Aerospace ( ) - Completed
ERASMUS+ Key Action 2 Project – High Performance Work Practices for Competitive SME’s in aviation sector – Completed
Other Projects (Ongoing)
Product Lifecycle Management Excellence Center (PLM)
Other projects supported by Turkish Government agencies
New Ur-Ge Project – Need Analysis with 17 Companies
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12. THANK YOU...
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