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       Information about the author:

      Aydogan Koc (1957) studied Aeronautical Engineering at the universities of Stuttgart and Darmstadt. He began his professional career as a Development Engineer for military aircraft in the advanced design office of Airbus Holding (formerly MBB/DASA/EADS). He then served as a senior manager in the space division. He also worked as the production manager with the “Eurofighter” consortium. Koc played an important role in development of the European aircraft program.

      He realized important business developments, cooperation and international projects as a successful manager and entrepreneur in the aerospace industry during his professional career of over 19 years at Airbus and Eurofighter.

      “Koc Consulting” was established by Aydoğan Koc in Munich in 2004 and in Ankara in 2006 to meet the demand for quality consulting in the world aerospace market. The company is an assertive company which realizes international defense, space and aircraft technology projects. It is one of the aims of Aydoğan Koc to draw upon many years of European engineering experience.

      Aydogan Koc established an Sport and Trainer Aircraft Company at the Ankara Etimesgut Airport in December 2011 with the company name “THK Aircraft Company Inc.“ in partnership with the Turkish Aeronautical Association (THK, founded in 1925). He is also the General Manager and Deputy Chairman of the Advisory Board of the THK Aircraft Company.

      He has a private pilot license and spends his leisure time with private flights.