The agreement between TAI and GE Aerospace covers the supply of F404 turbofan engines to power Türkiye's advanced jet trainer and light combat aircraft Hürjet. According to the joint statement, this agreement reinforces the long-standing strategic partnership between the two companies and supports Hürjet's development as the platform expands its operational scope and future variants. The deal also strengthens GE Aerospace's role as a propulsion partner for advanced military aircraft programs while ensuring continued technical and operational support for Hürjet.

TAI President and CEO Mehmet Demiroğlu stated that Hürjet represents a major step forward for Turkish Aerospace's aviation and defense capabilities, with this agreement marking a critical milestone for the program. Demiroğlu emphasized that the company's long-standing cooperation with GE Aerospace provides critical propulsion capabilities supporting Hürjet's success as a modern, reliable and globally competitive training platform. TAI noted that this agreement further strengthens its vision and industrial capabilities.

The Hürjet project was initiated in 2017, with the first domestically developed jet trainer aircraft performing its maiden flight in April 2023. Featuring a single-engine, tandem cockpit and modern avionics suite, Hürjet is designed to replace the T-38 aircraft used for advanced jet training and the F-5 jet used in aerobatic displays within the Turkish Air Force inventory. The aircraft measures 13.6 meters in length with a wingspan of 9.5 meters, a maximum altitude of 45,000 feet, a 3,400-kilogram payload capacity and a maximum speed of Mach 1.4.

The F404 is a combat-proven turbofan engine widely used in advanced training and fighter aircraft worldwide. GE Aerospace Vice President for Global Sales and Business Development for Defense and Systems Rita Flaherty stated that the company is honored by TAI's trust in GE Aerospace as a propulsion partner for its advanced military aircraft. Flaherty expressed pride in supporting Turkish Aerospace as Hürjet takes its place on the global stage and in contributing to Türkiye's continued rise as a key player in the defense and aviation ecosystem.

The partnership between GE Aerospace and TAI spans decades of cooperation, including their joint venture Turkish Engine Industries, known as TEI, established in 1985 and now one of the region's leading aerospace partnerships. The companies' collaborations also include F110 engines powering the Turkish Air Force's F-16 fleet and Türkiye's locally developed fifth-generation stealth fighter jet KAAN.