MD Helicopters wins $14m logistics contract
MD Helicopters, a leading manufacturer of commercial and military helicopters has been awarded a $14,237,169 fixed-firm contract from the US Army to provide logistics support operations of rotary wing primary training aircraft and flight training devices for the Afghan Air Force.
All work will be performed in Shindand, Afghanistan in support of the Primary Rotary Wing Training Aircraft MD 530F helicopters. Support operations under this contract include maintenance training, factory spare parts, specialized tooling, on site field service, maintenance facilities and logistics coordination.
"This contract award trusts us with the support and ongoing service of the MD 530F aircraft to be delivered in the region for multiple years. We look forward to meeting the needs of our new customer in Afghanistan," stated Ms. Tilton. The first 3 MD 530F helicopters were presented to the Non Standard Rotary Wing Aircraft Project Office of the US Army on September 13, 2011.
Source: MD Helicopters
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