SEOUL, South Korea,
Feb. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/
-- Boeing [NYSE: BA] has received three performance
based logistics (PBL) contracts from the Republic of Korea's
Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) to manage
sustainment of Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) F-15K fighter
jets and Airborne Early Warning & Control (AEW&C) aircraft,
and Republic of Korea Army (ROKA) CH-47 Chinook helicopters. The
five-year contracts will improve aircraft availability by using
performance data to inform logistics and supply chain management
activities.
![Due to a recent contract award, Boeing will provide performance-based logistics services for the Republic of Korea Air Force’s (ROKAF) F-15K fighter jets. (Boeing photo) Due to a recent contract award, Boeing will provide performance-based logistics services for the Republic of Korea Air Force’s (ROKAF) F-15K fighter jets. (Boeing photo)](https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/1745523/DVD_1290_14.jpg)
"Our partnership with Korea is continuing to grow as we shift
from transactional support approaches to customized models driven
by agreed-to readiness outcomes," said Thom
Breckenridge, senior director of Far East Programs for
Boeing International Government & Defence. "These agreements
enhance the value of PBL contracts that have delivered high
mission-capable rates and improved parts forecasting and
procurement of the ROKAF's F-15K fleet for more than a decade, and
will extend benefits to the AEW&C and CH-47 fleets as
well."
Boeing will execute the contracts in partnership with local
industry, using its proven integrated logistics model to coordinate
supply chain forecasting, procurement, delivery, maintenance
training and risk-management practices in support of ROKAF and ROKA
objectives. The PBL model will also improve the ability to adapt
logistics quickly and cost effectively to support emergent issues
and unanticipated events. In addition to executing the PBLs, Boeing
will examine how data analytics can further improve the
effectiveness of its PBL approach.
"Through the data they generate, these platforms are already
telling us how to extend the life of parts and components, when to
defer or elevate maintenance activities and how to focus training
on actions that are most imminent," said Torbjorn Sjogren, vice president and general
manager for Boeing International Government & Defence.
"Applying data analytics to these PBLs is a very practical yet
powerful way to maximize our customer's investment and support
successful military operations in a critical region."
For over 70 years, Boeing has enjoyed a strong and productive
partnership with the Republic of Korea. Boeing is committed to
supporting the growth of the Korean aerospace industry with a spend
of over $5 billion in the past 15
years with local companies. As a reliable partner in the commercial
aircraft and defense business sector, Boeing Korea continues to
further strengthen its relationships with over 50 local industry
partners, and employs more than 200 employees.
As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops,
manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products
and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a
top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global
supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and
community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating
for the future and living the company's core values of safety,
quality and integrity. Learn more at www.boeing.com.
Contact
Kunwoo Yoo
Boeing Korea Communications
+82 2 2075 4815
kunwoo.yoo@boeing.com
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