Turkish Aerospace Presses Ahead Despite Terrorist Attack

full-scale mock-up of the Hurjet

A full-scale mockup of the Hurjet was center stage of Turkish Aerospace’s presence at Saha Expo and the backdrop to memorial events after the Oct. 23 attack in Ankara.

Credit: Oguz Balay/Saha Expo
A terror attack directed at the heart of Turkey’s growing aviation industry marred what should have been a celebration of the country’s advancing aeronautical prowess last week. Five people were killed, and more than 20 were wounded when two gunmen ambushed the headquarters of Turkish Aerospace...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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