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Vector Aerospace demonstrates flexibility in Portuguese Navy Mk.95 Lynx programme.
| 2015
Portuguese
Navy Mk.95 Lynx Helicopter ©Portuguese Navy |
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The initial
project involved one of the Portuguese Mk.95 Lynx, being inducted into
Fleetlands for structural repairs together with significant rectification
of the fuel systems, flying controls, electrical looms, engine doors,
cabin doors and a complete refinish of the airframe. In order to meet
the Portuguese Navy's deadline, Vector completed the work by deploying
a team of three mechanics and an electrician to Lisbon. While on-site, the Vector team also carried out rectification work which enabled another Lynx to be returned to service. The Portuguese Navy reports that overall they are very impressed with the level of support provided to the project and that the route for future opportunities is opened. |
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Two
French Navy Lynx Mk.4 helicopters fly in formation over Brittany. S.Marc©Marine
Nationale |
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As recently
reported in November 2014, Vector also secured the agreement of a long-term
contract to provide structural maintenance and technical support for the
French Navy's Lynx Mk.4 helicopter fleet. Fleetlands has the only main
build/repair jig for this aircraft type in the world, making Vector the
leading supplier of deep structural repairs on the Lynx platform. Vector Aerospace UK Managing Director Michael Tyrrell said, "This project is another significant step in our expansion into world markets for rotary wing MRO." |
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