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[Saithan]

Who's going to deliver the propulsion for such jets, the US ?

 

[Sanchez]

Who's going to deliver the propulsion for such jets, the US ?

Of course, E-Jets use PW engines. To be clear I don't think this is about a new or joint IP for a new project but TAI taking part in some part(from built to spec to print to build, maybe even license building) of E-Jet production; with possible future dealings in military sector. Political will could be there, let's see if all this will mean anything.

 

[Lool]

Looks like the long mentioned Embraer E-Jet partnership with TAI might also come together with a THY buy of E-Jets if it happens. I don't really see how that really would work unless it's for AJet, but let's see.

"What makes this matter significant is not just Turkish Airlines’ search for aircraft. During my time in Brazil, I learned that a delegation from Turkey—comprising representatives from the Ministry of Industry and Technology and TUSAŞ—was also in contact with Embraer. I even had the opportunity to speak with some of the individuals on the delegation. The discussions are not limited to aircraft sales.

Topics such as production, technology sharing, joint engineering efforts, maintenance activities, and industrial cooperation are also on the table. The most significant issue that caught my attention, however, was the possibility of jointly producing a civilian passenger aircraft. Although this is still in the early stages, this possibility is extremely important in terms of Turkey’s civil aviation goals. This is because Embraer and TUSAŞ possess two distinct strengths that complement each other.

Embraer is one of the world’s most experienced manufacturers in the civil passenger aircraft and business jet sectors. TUSAŞ, on the other hand, has established significant engineering capabilities through projects such as KAAN, HÜRJET, ANKA, AKSUNGUR, GÖKBEY, and space initiatives. Therefore, the two companies’ search for common ground is no coincidence."

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2065430487158382868

I still don't understand why on earth would TUSAS concentrate on the Civilian E-JETS rather than Embraer C-390. For Turkey's needs, the military transport aircraft C-390 is of more vital importance than a civilian passenger program that shouldn't be on Turkey's priority list for the time being

 

[Zafer]

Looks like the long mentioned Embraer E-Jet partnership with TAI might also come together with a THY buy of E-Jets if it happens. I don't really see how that really would work unless it's for AJet, but let's see.

"What makes this matter significant is not just Turkish Airlines’ search for aircraft. During my time in Brazil, I learned that a delegation from Turkey—comprising representatives from the Ministry of Industry and Technology and TUSAŞ—was also in contact with Embraer. I even had the opportunity to speak with some of the individuals on the delegation. The discussions are not limited to aircraft sales.

Topics such as production, technology sharing, joint engineering efforts, maintenance activities, and industrial cooperation are also on the table. The most significant issue that caught my attention, however, was the possibility of jointly producing a civilian passenger aircraft. Although this is still in the early stages, this possibility is extremely important in terms of Turkey’s civil aviation goals. This is because Embraer and TUSAŞ possess two distinct strengths that complement each other.

Embraer is one of the world’s most experienced manufacturers in the civil passenger aircraft and business jet sectors. TUSAŞ, on the other hand, has established significant engineering capabilities through projects such as KAAN, HÜRJET, ANKA, AKSUNGUR, GÖKBEY, and space initiatives. Therefore, the two companies’ search for common ground is no coincidence."

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/2065430487158382868

If it is for a new design aircraft to be produced both by Embraer and TAI then it would be OK otherwise a waste of time.
TAI should be looking for an aircraft that is in high demand around the world. And it is no other than the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737Max single aisle class. This class is the best selling class and is actually something that Türkiye can pull off both by partnering with another maker or going alone. Considering that the engine for this class is a civilian equivalent of the power class of the TF35k engine TEI can work on such an engine to power this aircraft. China's C919 has received around 1250 orders, a Turkish made equivalent can probably receive 500 orders in a decades time. Certification of such aircraft is costly if you want to do it in Europe but you can start with Turkish certification which will probably be accepted by region's countries too. Such an aircraft can be a good step up for Embraer too.

Considering the already existing bottlenecks in the supply chains of such aircraft it would be wise to enter this space with new capabilities.