with the military are examples of the cooperative agreements Boeing has with Turkish aerospace companies for both commercial and defense. Turkish Aerospace Industries and Kale have participated in all of Boeing’s commercial airplane programs since 1997, while PFW provides parts for the 787 and Turkish Technic provides technical and maintenance services for several Boeing models. Turkish companies also work for the Peace Eagle program and contribute to other Boeing military aircraft models. “Our work with the suppliers there is important. It’s been a great opportunity for us to help contribute to Turkey’s national development in relation to aerospace,” Allen said. With that in mind, Boeing and Istanbul Technical University are collaborating in aerospace technology research, with a special focus on advanced cabin air-filtration systems. In tandem with Turkish Airlines, Boeing and the university also have established a master’s degree course in air transport management to support the growth of the aerospace sector in Turkey. Additionally, Boeing provides competitive scholarships to Istanbul Technical students, alongside faculty grants for the university’s academic staff to help develop aeronautical engineering curriculum. This year, Boeing and Istanbul Technical also are partnering on an unmanned aircraft design competition for Turkish students. At Anadolu University Faculty of Aeronautics and Astronautics, Boeing is contributing to curriculum enrichment. The company also helped establish a composite laboratory at Ege University and an aircraft maintenance workshop at a vocational higher school in Izmir. Boeing provides competitive U.S.-based internships every year for aspiring Turkish university students. Since contributing to the relief efforts after Turkey’s devastating earthquake in 1999, Boeing has expanded its Global Corporate Citizenship efforts in the nation. In the area of education, Boeing has supported more than 130 projects in 39 different cities. Working together with local nonprofit organizations such as ACEV (Mother Child Education Foundation), TEGV (Educational Volunteers Foundation of Turkey) and LOSEV (Foundation for Children with Leukemia), Boeing supports early learning, primary- and secondarylevel education, parental education, and health education programs in disadvantaged regions of Turkey. With assistance from Anadolu University, Boeing also supports vocational training of teachers and language training of students at high schools that teach aircraft maintenance and related technical skills. In partnership with local nonprofit agencies, Boeing supports initiatives and programs to enhance entrepreneurial and job skills of Turkish youth. Boeing also supports archeological excavations in several Turkish sites, with a view to contribute to Turkey’s efforts toward unveiling the rich cultural heritage in the country. As Boeing’s relationships with customers, suppliers and educational institutions continue to grow, its support for projects such as these across Turkey also is destined to grow, according to Filiz Hayirli Tepebasi, associate director for Strategy, Industry and Government Relations in Turkey. “Social responsibility is an integral part of our efforts to tie Boeing’s name to Turkey’s development goals,” she said. “Our focus is on empowering people as the most important resource for achieving sustainable social impact. It is amazing to touch the lives of people all around the country every day through our programs and contribute to positive change.” n Er ic.C.Fetters -Wal p@boeing.com Photo: A teacher interacts with children at the Diyarbakir Alipasa Family and Child Education Center, which is run by ACEV (Mother Child Education Foundation) in Diyarbakir, Turkey. Boeing helps fund education programs at the center. JASON LAU | ACEV 38 Boeing Frontie rs
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