BERWYN, Pa., June 3, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Triumph Group
[NYSE: TGI] announced that it has signed a repair and overhaul
services agreement with Boeing for engine driven pumps on the AH-64
Apache. The long-term agreement supports the Boeing Vertical Lift
Sustainment (VLS) Depot Program, which provides the U.S. Army with
lifecycle support of the Apache combat helicopter.
"As the supplier of the Apache engine driven pump, Triumph's
participation in the VLS Depot Repair Program helps improve
operational readiness of the fleet while also reducing total
ownership cost," said Scott
Ledbetter, President of Triumph Actuation Products &
Services operating company. "Triumph is a natural choice for
customers who seek world class engineering expertise combined with
in-house maintenance and repair capabilities. This agreement
reflects a long-term commitment to our customer, and we are pleased
that Boeing recognizes the continued value we can provide
throughout the product lifecycle."
The engine driven pumps that were designed and manufactured by
Triumph supply hydraulic power to critical flight controls and
utility functions on the aircraft. Triumph's in-house MRO business
works hand-in-hand with the engineers who designed the pumps,
providing the most reliable and cost-effective aftermarket support.
The contract extends through 2024.
Triumph Group, Inc., headquartered in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, designs, engineers,
manufactures, repairs and overhauls a broad portfolio of aerospace
and defense systems, components and structures. The company serves
the global aviation industry, including original equipment
manufacturers and the full spectrum of military and commercial
aircraft operators.
More information about Triumph can be found on the company's
website at www.triumphgroup.com.
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