General Dynamics [GD] Monday said it was awarded a $17 million contract by Boeing [BA] for the production of composite components and spares for the C-17 Globemaster III aircraft.
“For more than two decades, the production of C-17 components has been a significant program for the General Dynamics team in Marion,” Jim Losse, vice president and general manager of advanced materials for General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products, said in a statement. “We are pleased that our team has been chosen again by Boeing to supply high-quality, composite assemblies to their strategic airlifter program.”
GD has been working with Boeing on a variety of C-17 composite technologies for more than over 20 years. GD provides components for the aircraft, including winglets, leading and trailing edge flaps, landing gear/nose gear doors and radomes.
The C-17 military-transport aircraft is designed to carry large equipment, supplies and troops for long distances to remote areas around the world.
Production and program management will be performed at GD’s advanced materials facility in Marion, Va. Work will begin in December 2011, with first deliveries in February 2012. About 500 people are employed at the Marion facility.