Ogden Air Logistics Complex

Aerobotix Marks 40th Restoration of Air Inlet Ducts on F-22 Raptor Aircraft

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Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Aerobotix , an AS9100-certified FANUC robotics integrator, today marked having supported the 40th restoration of air inlet ducts on F-22 Raptor aircraft, as part of a maintenance contract with the U.S. Air Force.

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  • Aerobotix , an AS9100-certified FANUC robotics integrator, today marked having supported the 40th restoration of air inlet ducts on F-22 Raptor aircraft, as part of a maintenance contract with the U.S. Air Force.
  • Thats a labor saving of around 80%, so it really solves the challenge of getting these aircraft back into service quicker.
  • We estimate that since 2016, weve helped the Air Force save $8.8 million $220,000 per aircraft in maintenance costs.
  • On jet aircraft, inlets ensure smooth airflow into engines despite turbulent air coming at the ducts from multiple directions.

Parker Aerospace Announces Agreement with the U.S. Air Force and the Defense Logistics Agency for Five-Year Performance-Based Logistics Contract

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Monday, July 18, 2022

Parker Aerospace , a business segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, today announced an agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency and the U.S. Air Force for a five-year performance-based logistics (PBL) contract covering hydraulic equipment across five key Air Force platforms.

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  • Parker Aerospace , a business segment of Parker Hannifin Corporation (NYSE: PH), the global leader in motion and control technologies, today announced an agreement with the Defense Logistics Agency and the U.S. Air Force for a five-year performance-based logistics (PBL) contract covering hydraulic equipment across five key Air Force platforms.
  • Under the sustainment agreement, Parker Aerospace will provide supply chain, engineering and field service support at the Ogden Air Logistics Complex at Hill Air Force Base in Utah under pre-negotiated fixed rates.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220717005042/en/
    Senior leaders during the ceremonial signing of a performance-based logistics contract June 27, 2022, at Hill Air Force Base, Utah.
  • Under the agreement, Parker Aerospace will provide supply chain, engineering and field service support at the Ogden Air Logistics Complex covering hydraulic equipment for five Air Force platforms.

Curtiss-Wright Announces Successful Verification of Laser Peening Process on Lockheed Martin F-35B Fighter Jet

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced the successful verification of the Curtiss-Wright Laser Peening process on the airframe components of the fifth-generation F-35 fighter jet.

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  • Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced the successful verification of the Curtiss-Wright Laser Peening process on the airframe components of the fifth-generation F-35 fighter jet.
  • The Laser Peening process was developed by the Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies Division, a leading global provider of highly engineered surface treatments and analytical services.
  • Laser Peening strengthens the aircrafts frame without adding any additional material or weight, which would reduce its capability by limiting its fuel or weapons carrying capacity.
  • The verification marks FRCE as the first facility in the world capable of conducting on-site laser peening modification on an F-35 aircraft.

CACI Awarded $496 Million Contract to Provide Automated Test System Support to the U.S. Air Force

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

CACI International Inc ( NYSE: CACI ) has been awarded a nine-year single-award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract worth potentially $496 million by the U.S. Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) to expand its support of the Ogden Air Logistics Complexs (OO-ALC) mission.

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  • CACI International Inc ( NYSE: CACI ) has been awarded a nine-year single-award indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract worth potentially $496 million by the U.S. Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) to expand its support of the Ogden Air Logistics Complexs (OO-ALC) mission.
  • John Mengucci , CACI President and Chief Executive Officer, said, Automated testing and modernization of legacy test systems is a complex challenge.
  • The Air Force Automated Test System Sustainment Initiative II (ATSSI II) contract advances CACIs automated test system support to more complex component, sub-system and system testing in support of critical Air Force missions.
  • Under the contract, CACI program engineers and software developers will develop and execute critical test automations that ensure operational safety, suitability, and effectiveness of multiple Air Force weapon systems and sub-systems.