Boeing Selects Triumph Group as Major Supplier for Its U.S. Air Force T-X Offer
September 15 2017 - 12:42PM
Business Wire
- Company will supply major aircraft
components, generating 950 Texas jobs
Boeing [NYSE: BA] has selected Triumph Group, Inc. [NYSE:TGI] as
a major supplier for its T-X Air Force training jet. If the Air
Force awards the contract to Boeing, Triumph’s Aerospace Structures
business unit, located in Red Oak, Texas, will supply the wing,
vertical tail and horizontal tail structures, with opportunities
for additional work, generating 950 direct and indirect jobs.
“Providing our military with the newest and most advanced
training system is crucial to preparing future generations of
warfighters,” said Congressman Joe Barton, who represents the 6th
District in Texas where Triumph Aerospace Structures is located. “I
would like to thank Triumph and Boeing for their commitment to our
national defense and for promoting our community and jobs right
here in the 6th District.”
This announcement follows Boeing’s May 15 decision to assemble
T-X at its St. Louis facility.
“This opportunity secures economic growth for the community and
attracts the best and brightest talent with highly-skilled jobs
locally and across the nation,” said Congressman Pete Sessions,
Chairman of the Rules Committee. “Texas is open for business
building the right choice for the next U.S. Air Force trainer with
Boeing and Triumph Group.”
The first two new, purpose-built T-X aircraft have proven the
design’s low-risk, performance and repeatability in
manufacturing.
“Boeing T-X is a new, flexible design that meets the
requirements of the U.S. Air Force,” said Karl Jeppesen, vice
president of Supplier Management for Boeing Defense, Space &
Security. “Triumph Group is a long-standing supplier to Boeing,
teaming with us on iconic programs such as V-22 Osprey and C-17
Globemaster III. It takes partnerships like this to win and
position us for a bold, bright future, and we are proud to welcome
Triumph as a major supplier and member of this team.”
Triumph Group designs, engineers, manufactures, repairs and
overhauls a broad portfolio of aviation and industrial components,
accessories, subassemblies, systems and aircraft structures.
“We are excited for the opportunity to support the great men and
women who serve and defend our country. Along with Boeing, we are
ready to provide the best option for the T-X program,” said Dan
Crowley, Triumph Group President and CEO.
Boeing T-X is a training system designed specifically for the
Air Force training mission. It will replace the service’s fleet of
aging T-38 aircraft. The initial acquisition, for 350 aircraft and
the associated ground based training and support, is valued at up
to $16 billion. Initial operating capability is planned for 2024.
The contract award is expected by the end of the year.
Get the latest Boeing T-X updates at www.boeing.com/t-x or by
searching #NewBoeingTX on Twitter. Media can also access photos and
video of the aircraft in flight at http://bds.navigon.net; user
name: Triumph2017; password: TXEvent.
For more information on Triumph, visit www.triumphgroup.com.
For more information on Defense, Space & Security, visit
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