HUNT VALLEY, Md., Feb. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Textron Systems
Support Solutions, a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) business, announced
today that it was awarded a five-year follow-on contract from the
U.S. Air Force for Afghan Trainer Contractor Logistics Support
(CLS). For the first year, the contract is valued at $9.35 million, with an estimated potential
five-year maximum at $50 million.
The Afghan Trainer CLS award will provide training and
maintenance in support of U.S. Air Force and Afghan Air Force
Cessna C-208B Caravans, which are being used for military transport
and training. Over the duration of this contract, Textron Systems
will transfer capabilities and offer maintenance training to the
Afghan Air Force to allow them to work independently.
"Support Solutions began working with these Cessna C-208B
Caravans last year as part of a bridge contact – and we are looking
forward to continuing the relationship with our customer through
this five-year contract," says Support Solutions Vice President of
Business Development Mark Hitch.
"This endeavor will ensure that Textron personnel are the sole
providers of maintenance and training on our own aircraft. This
work will further showcase the total Textron solution we can
provide around the world."
Textron Systems Support Solutions has decades of experience in
training military personnel and ensuring system readiness for its
customers. Its field service representatives are actively deployed
and work alongside customers to prepare for mission success.
Support Solutions provides end-to-end product support, training and
services for an array of Textron and third-party assets.
Work under the contract began on February
1 at Kabul Air Base and
Kandahar Air Base, Afghanistan.
About Textron Systems
Textron Systems' businesses develop and integrate products,
services and support for aerospace and defense customers, as well
as civil and commercial customers including those in law
enforcement, security, border patrol and critical infrastructure
protection around the globe. Harnessing agility and a broad
base of expertise, Textron Systems' innovative businesses design,
manufacture, field and support comprehensive solutions that expand
customer capabilities and deliver value. Textron Systems consists
of its Advanced Information Solutions, Electronic Systems,
Geospatial Solutions, Lycoming Engines, Marine & Land Systems,
Support Solutions, TRU Simulation + Training, Unmanned Systems and
Weapon & Sensor Systems businesses. More information is
available at www.textronsystems.com.
About Textron Inc
Textron Inc. is a multi-industry
company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense,
industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with
innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the
world for its powerful brands such as Bell Helicopter, Cessna,
Beechcraft, Hawker, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Greenlee,
Textron Off Road, Textron Systems, and TRU Simulation + Training.
For more information visit: www.textron.com.
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