PLANO, Texas, Aug. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE:
BA) will continue its legacy of A-10 Thunderbolt II sustainment
work under an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
contract award from the U.S. Air Force (USAF), with a maximum
ceiling value of $999 million.
Under the contract, which was competitively awarded, Boeing will
be responsible for managing the production of a maximum of 112 wing
sets and spare kits. The USAF ordered 27 wing sets immediately at
contract award.
"Boeing is honored to be selected to continue as the A-10
Thunderbolt II wing kit contractor," said Pam Valdez, vice president of Air Force Services
for Boeing Global Services. "Our established supply base,
experience with the A-10 structures, and our in-depth knowledge of
the U.S. Air Force's requirements will help us deliver high-quality
wings to meet the customer's critical need."
Boeing will team with Korean Aerospace Industries and other key
suppliers to deliver the first wing sets to Hill Air Force Base in
Ogden, Utah.
Under a previous contract, Boeing delivered 173 enhanced wing
assemblies.
Boeing is the world's largest aerospace company and leading
provider of commercial airplanes, defense, space and security
systems, and global services. As the top U.S. exporter, the company
supports commercial and government customers in more than 150
countries. Boeing employs more than 150,000 people worldwide and
leverages the talents of a global supplier base. Building on a
legacy of aerospace leadership, Boeing continues to lead in
technology and innovation, deliver for its customers and invest in
its people and future growth.
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SOURCE Boeing