TUSAŞ CEO Mehmet Demiroğlu Announces GÖKBEY Helicopter to Obtain Civil Certification This Month

At the forefront of Turkey’s defense and aviation industry, TUSAŞ CEO Mehmet Demiroğlu announced that the GÖKBEY helicopter will complete its civil certification process this month. This accomplishment will pave the way for the helicopter’s active deployment in commercial aviation and various civil applications.

Demiroğlu emphasized that the GÖKBEY project is a significant product developed with indigenous capabilities. Equipped with national technologies, it is designed to serve versatile functions in both military and civilian sectors. “Obtaining civil certification positions GÖKBEY as a critical asset in Turkey’s aviation portfolio,” he stated.

Developed with a focus on high performance, safety, and technological innovation, GÖKBEY represents TUSAŞ’s commitment to advanced aeronautical engineering. Besides this project, TUSAŞ continues to advance other military helicopter programs, consolidating Turkey’s position in the defense industry.

With civil certification imminent, GÖKBEY is expected to play a vital role in emergency medical transport, search and rescue missions, firefighting, and other essential civilian operations. Furthermore, its export potential is anticipated to bolster Turkey’s global standing in aviation and defense sectors.

Mehmet Demiroğlu highlighted that these achievements are backed by robust R&D efforts and a skilled engineering team. He reaffirmed TUSAŞ’s dedication to contributing to Turkey’s vision of indigenous production and technology-driven growth.