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R&D Design Services Signs Long Term Supply Agreement with Agusta Westland

3rd November 2008 - 10:47 GMT | by Shephard News Team

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Margate, Kent, U.K., 3rd November 2008 - R&D Design Services, Ltd. (RDDS), of Margate, Kent, U.K., a leading provider of vision-enhanced airborne surveillance systems to Civil, Police and Military organisations worldwide, today announced the signing of a Long Term Supply Agreement with Agusta, S.p.A., for RDDS Avionics, Mission Equipment and Multifunction Displays for use in all Agusta Westland Helicopters Worldwide.

"The signing of this Long Term Supply Agreement acknowledges the successful relationship enjoyed by RDDS and Agusta S.p.A. for many years," says Managing Director James Sullivan, "and is further evidence of the ongoing confidence in the avionics equipment and support RDDS provides to Agusta Westland Helicopters Worldwide."

RDDS continues to introduce a new range of products for the aviation industry including mission-critical multifunctional displays and other bespoke designs for specific mission applications.

About RDDS:
Founded in 1993, in Margate, U.K., RDDS has built a leading reputation among Police, SAR and Military airborne surveillance organisations worldwide for providing a full range of image-enhanced aircraft cockpit displays and video distribution systems. In addition to EASA Part 145 approval, RDDS also holds AS 9100 Rev. B quality certification approved by Lloyds Register Quality Assurance applicable to the Design, manufacture and repair of electronic equipment for the aerospace industry.
For more information please visit www.rdds.co.uk

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