An important protocol has been signed between Gebze Technical University (GTU) and TRMOTOR Power Systems Inc. to strengthen university-industry collaboration and contribute to Turkey’s domestic aviation projects. Under this agreement, GTU’s Faculty of Aviation and Space Sciences B Block Hangar building will be transformed into a “Subsystems Test Center for Engines.”
Supporting Domestic and National Aviation Projects
This strategic collaboration aims to contribute to Turkey’s aviation and defense industries by supporting domestic and national projects. The project will foster the development of innovative engine subsystem projects, integrate academic and industrial expertise, and bolster Turkey’s technological independence.
Notable Participants at the Protocol Signing Ceremony
The signing ceremony was hosted by GTU Rector Prof. Dr. Hacı Ali Mantar, Vice Rector Prof. Dr. Hasari Çelebi, and Dean of the Faculty of Aviation and Space Sciences Prof. Dr. İlyas Kandemir. Attendees representing TRMOTOR included General Manager Prof. Dr. Osman Saim Dinç, Subsystems Director Serdar Aksoy, Design Manager Cemal Güneş, and Procurement Manager Tuğrul Başaran.
Rector Prof. Dr. Hacı Ali Mantar’s Key Remarks
During the ceremony, Rector Prof. Dr. Hacı Ali Mantar highlighted the protocol’s significance in strengthening ties between academia and industry:
“As Gebze Technical University, we continue to contribute to innovative solutions needed in our country’s technology and defense sectors. This collaboration with TRMOTOR is a significant step in transferring our academic knowledge to the industry. This protocol will open new opportunities in both education and R&D activities.”
Insights from TRMOTOR General Manager Prof. Dr. Osman Saim Dinç
Prof. Dr. Osman Saim Dinç emphasized the strategic importance of the partnership:
“Partnering with an esteemed academic institution like GTU will enable the realization of critical projects in the aviation sector. Collaborations like this not only enhance the localization rate in our defense industry but also elevate our global competitiveness.”
Construction of the Subsystems Test Center
The establishment of the “Subsystems Test Center for Engines,” as outlined in the protocol, will be completed swiftly and made operational. The center will facilitate the development of projects critical to Turkey’s motor technology and defense sectors, offering significant added value.
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