President's Message

Dear Readers,

The months of May, June, and July have once again demonstrated the remarkable pace of transformation within the global aviation industry. The record-breaking aircraft orders announced at the Paris Air Show underline not only the recovery and resilience of air travel but also the growing strategic importance of the Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) sector. Boeing’s largest order in history, alongside Airbus’s impressive sales, signals an era of accelerated fleet expansion—one that will inevitably require stronger maintenance infrastructures and a highly skilled workforce to sustain operational safety and efficiency.

At the center of this evolution lies digital transformation. Artificial intelligence–driven predictive maintenance, digital twin applications, and software-based avionics solutions are redefining both operational practices and business models. For MRO executives, these advancements demand more than technological investment; they require a fundamental rethinking of process management and resource allocation. Maintenance hangars are no longer merely operational facilities—they are becoming technology and data hubs that must integrate seamlessly with global supply chains and digital ecosystems.

Yet, beyond technology, the most decisive factor for the industry’s future remains human capital. According to Boeing and CAE, hundreds of thousands of new technicians will be required in the next two decades.

This is not just a workforce challenge but a sustainability imperative for MROs worldwide. Industry leaders must therefore focus on long-term workforce strategies: investment in advanced training platforms, international mobility frameworks, and talent management systems that can prepare technicians for a more digital, complex, and data-driven operational environment. Without these, fleet growth risks being undermined by the lack of qualified professionals to support it.

From a national perspective, Türkiye holds significant potential in this global transformation. The increasing visibility of UTED at international events and the strengthening of collaborations with global stakeholders offer unique opportunities to enhance our competitive position in the MRO sector. Aligning global vision with local expertise is not only vital for the professional development of our technicians but also for consolidating Türkiye’s strategic role in the aviation ecosystem.

The responsibility for today’s leaders is clear: to integrate technological advancement with workforce strategies under a unified, forward-looking vision. At UTED, we are committed to being an active part of this transformation, supporting our technicians, and leading collaborations that will raise our sector to global standards. We believe that the future of aviation safety and sustainability will be built on strategic leadership, targeted investment, and the ever-growing competence of our maintenance professionals.