GE Aerospace F404 engines, a combat-tested and reliable engine widely used in advanced trainer and fighter aircraft around the world, will power HÜRJET aircraft.
An agreement to this effect was signed by GE Aerospace and Turkish Aerospace on the opening day of the ongoing SAHA 2026. It also ensures continued technical and operational support for the HÜRJET program as it expands its footprint and advances future variants.
HÜRJET is is designed to meet modern training requirements, offering advanced avionics, high performance, and operational flexibility for air forces seeking next-generation solutions. Sixteen nations have F404-powered aircraft in operation or on order.
“The HÜRJET Jet Trainer represents a significant forward-looking threshold for our aerospace and defense capabilities, and this agreement serves as a critical milestone for the program," said Dr. Mehmet Demiroğlu, President and CEO of Turkish Aerospace. "Our long-standing collaboration with GE Aerospace continues to provide critical propulsion capabilities that support HÜRJET’s success as a modern, reliable, and competitive training platform. This agreement further reinforces our vision and industrial capabilities.”
“We are honored by the trust Turkish Aerospace places in GE Aerospace as a propulsion partner for advanced military aircraft and the growing momentum behind the HÜRJET program,” said Rita Flaherty, VP, Global Sales & BD for GE Aerospace Defense & Systems. “We are proud to support Turkish Aerospace as HÜRJET makes its mark on the global stage and to contribute to Türkiye’s continued rise as a key player in the defense and aerospace ecosystem.”
TEI, a joint venture company between GE Aerospace and Turkish Aerospace established in 1985, is one of the region’s most successful aerospace partnerships. GE Aerospace and Turkish Aerospace have been strategic partners for nearly four decades, dating back to F110 engines powering the Turkish Air Force’s F-16 fleet. Since then, the partnership has expanded across multiple aerospace and defense programs, including KAAN, powered by GE Aerospace F110 engines, and HÜRJET, powered by F404 engines.
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