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Turkish Aerospace moves to next phase of Kaan flight tests, with first deliveries targeted for 2028

Turkish Aerospace is preparing for the next step in the Kaan flight-test program, signaling progress toward the aircraft’s entry into service. First deliveries are anticipated in 2028, positioning the milestone as a key indicator for the program’s schedule and industrial readiness.

Discovered 2026-07-22T07:42:04.398352-07:00 | 2026-07-22T07:42:04.398352-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The Kaan program’s shift to the next phase of flight tests is an on-ramp milestone that helps validate development timelines and technology readiness ahead of [first deliveries anticipated in 2028].
  • A 2028 delivery target provides a concrete planning anchor for supply-chain commitments, national capability timelines, and downstream sustainment and training planning.
  • For defense primes and suppliers, flight-test cadence and delivery scheduling directly influence capacity allocation, integration risk, and the timing of follow-on contracts.

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