Multi-Site Support for Global Fleet
GE Aerospace has signed an agreement with Lockheed Martin to support avionics and electrical power systems on the F-35 globally, the company announced on 19 April. The four-year agreement entails maintenance, repair, and overhaul for GE Aerospace systems on the F-35, which the company will service in multiple US locations and Cheltenham, UK.
“The F-35’s reliability and mission readiness remain an essential focus […] As the F-35 fleet continues to expand, we’ve taken aggressive actions to strengthen lead time, supply availability and delivery to our customers. This Global PBL deal underpins our relentless drive to make the F-35 ever more affordable to operate,” commented Chris Newman, F-35 Senior Program Manager.
Since the F-35 programme commenced, GE Aerospace support has included the following systems:
- Electrical Power Management System
- Standby Flight Display
- Remote Input Output Unit
- Aircraft Memory System
- Fuselage Remote Interface Unit and Missile Remote Interface Unit
- Engine Distress Monitoring System and Ingested Debris Monitoring System
