HAWKER BEECHCRAFT received two follow-on contracts from the U.S. Air Force for 137 T 6A Texan II military trainers (Licensed version of Pilatus PC-9). The latest contracts, valued at $550 million, extend Hawker Beechcraft’s participation in the U.S. Air Force and Navy Joint Primary Aircraft Training System (JPATS) program. The overall contract includes program and manufacturing management, program support, field service representatives, diminishing material shortage management, field maintenance training and aircrew training devices. Hawker Beechcraft (formerly Raytheon Aircraft Co.) was awarded the original JPATS contract in 1995 and has since delivered more than 380 T-6A aircraft. The JPATS program calls for delivery of up to 768 aircraft and 105 aircraft training devices through 2016. The Air Force and Navy have collectively ordered 571 aircraft and 104 training devices valued at $3.3 billion to date. JPATS logistics support plans extend beyond 2050.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Hawker Beechcraft receive order for 137 T6A Texans
HAWKER BEECHCRAFT received two follow-on contracts from the U.S. Air Force for 137 T 6A Texan II military trainers (Licensed version of Pilatus PC-9). The latest contracts, valued at $550 million, extend Hawker Beechcraft’s participation in the U.S. Air Force and Navy Joint Primary Aircraft Training System (JPATS) program. The overall contract includes program and manufacturing management, program support, field service representatives, diminishing material shortage management, field maintenance training and aircrew training devices. Hawker Beechcraft (formerly Raytheon Aircraft Co.) was awarded the original JPATS contract in 1995 and has since delivered more than 380 T-6A aircraft. The JPATS program calls for delivery of up to 768 aircraft and 105 aircraft training devices through 2016. The Air Force and Navy have collectively ordered 571 aircraft and 104 training devices valued at $3.3 billion to date. JPATS logistics support plans extend beyond 2050.
