L-3 Communications announced today that it has been awarded a contract
to provide Depot-Level Maintenance (DLM) for the U.S. Navy’s F/A-18
A/B/C/D fleet. The F/A-18 DLM contract provides the Navy with the additional
capacity it needs to carry out F/A-18 A/B/C/D structural life-extension
modifications and inspections that will significantly improve the availability
of strike fighter assets to meet ongoing operational commitments. L-3’s
Platform Integration division in Waco, Texas, will serve as the prime
contractor, while L-3 MAS in Quebec, Canada, will be responsible for
inspection and modification of the aircraft structure, as well as associated
engineering support. |
ARABIAN
GULF (Feb. 25, 2012) From top; an F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Strike
Fighter Squadron (VFA) 22, flown by Lt. Cmdr. Warren Tomlinson and Lt.
j.g. Josh Raymond, an F/A-18E Super Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter
Squadron (VFA) 81 flown by Lt. Daniel Solfelt, an F/A-18C Hornet assigned
to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 113, flown by Cmdr. Craig Sicola, and
an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 25 flown
by Lt. Taylor Hesse, fly over the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile
destroyer USS John Paul Jones during a mission flown from the Nimitz-class
aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70). Carl Vinson and CVW 17 are
deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo
by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)
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“L-3
is honored to be selected by the U.S. Navy to conduct F/A-18 A/B/C/D
life-extension and depot maintenance support work to help increase the
Navy’s number of Ready-For-Tasking aircraft,” said Mark
Von Schwarz, president of L-3’s Aerospace Systems business segment,
which includes the MAS and Platform Integration divisions. “By
combining Platform Integration’s naval aviation experience with
MAS’s world-class F/A-18 life-extension and depot maintenance
expertise, L-3 demonstrates its ability to differentiate itself through
collaborative capabilities in applying experience, performance and innovation
to help a longtime valued customer achieve its goals.”
L-3 Platform Integration has maintained a long-standing relationship
with the U.S. Navy and is currently the Navy’s preferred provider
of P-3 DLM. L-3 MAS is a global leader in F/A-18 A/B/C/D depot maintenance
and life-extension solutions for the U.S. Navy, as well as customers
in Canada, Australia, Finland, Spain and Switzerland.
L-3 Platform Integration provides complex aircraft integration, sustainment
and modification services for military, commercial and Original Equipment
Manufacturer (OEM) customers. Spanning 30 years, the company’s
experience includes aircraft systems integration for maritime surveillance,
advanced communications and avionics modernization on platforms ranging
from small turboprop and business class aircraft to wide-body jets.
L-3 MAS, a division of L-3’s Aerospace Systems business segment,
is Canada’s leading In-Service Support (ISS) integrator. L-3 MAS
delivers innovative and integrated solutions, through fleet and life-cycle
management, Electronic Information Environment (EIE) applications, systems
engineering, maintenance, material management, publications and data
management, and the full spectrum of ISS solutions to maximize customer
platform effectiveness. L-3 MAS also offers turnkey solutions for the
design, prototyping, manufacture, repair and overhaul, and certification
of aerospace components. L-3 MAS is the ISS provider for a variety of
fleets, including Canada’s CF-18 Hornet fighter, CC-150 Polaris
transport, CH-148 Cyclone maritime helicopter and CT-114 Tutor demonstration
aircraft. L-3 MAS is headquartered in Mirabel, Quebec, and employs 650
people at operating centres across Canada. |
