(CercleFinance.com) – Spirit AeroSystems announces the awarding of a contract by The Boeing Company for the supply of horizontal stabilizers for the US Air Force KC-135R Stratotankers.
The contract covers a first batch of 34 horizontal stabilizer kits.
Spirit will help extend the life of the KC-135R until at least 2040, using its advanced assembly capabilities. The new horizontal stabilizers will be produced at Spirit’s facility in Tulsa, Okla.
“Extending the life of the KC-135 to support Air Force air-to-air refueling needs is a perfect use of Spirit’s capabilities,” said Eric Hein, vice president of Spirit.
Spirit is also helping Boeing extend the life of the B-52 Stratofortress by providing engine pylons and nacelles for the initial phase of the B-52 commercial engine replacement program. Spirit will help extend the life of the B-52 Stratofortress until at least 2050.
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