Magellan Aerospace Corporation Announces the Signing of A Memorandum of Understanding with General Electric Aviation Canada
February 08, 2021 at 06:42 pm IST
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Magellan Aerospace Corporation announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (“MOU”) with General Electric Aviation Canada (“GE Canada”) for the purpose of exploring an arrangement whereby GE Canada would support Magellan in establishing and delivering a Canadian-based sustainment solution for the GE F414-GE-400 engine, which powers Boeing’s F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet fighter jet. This initiative is in support of Boeing’s proposal to provide the Block III Super Hornet as a solution for Canada’s Future Fighter Capability Project (“FFCP”). Under this MOU, with the selection of the Super Hornet for the FFCP, GE Canada and Magellan would develop an appropriate and competitive sustainment solution for Canada which would provide all aircraft engine sustainment services for the Royal Canadian Air Force (“RCAF”) on their F414 engine fleet. The in-country depot level sustainment support for the engines includes onsite maintenance, repair and overhaul (“MR&O”) support services, technical services, and engineering support and would be performed in Magellan’s facility in Mississauga, Ontario for the life of the program. This engine sustainment work for Magellan aligns with the objectives outlined in Canada’s FFCP ITB requirement and will continue to provide high-value, high- complexity jobs in Ontario, Canada. GE Canada and Magellan have an enduring and mutually successful relationship that has spanned more than five decades. Magellan’s Mississauga facility currently provides engine R&O and fleet management services for the F404 engine that powers Canada’s existing fleet of CF-18 Hornet aircraft and is an approved source for F404 and J85 engine repair. Magellan’s North American facilities, including Mississauga and Winnipeg, provide components for the F414 new engine manufacture and other GE engine programs. Magellan also has a longstanding relationship with Boeing and provides aircraft components to Boeing for all major programs including the F/A-18 Block III Super Hornet.
Magellan Aerospace Corporation is a Canada-based global enterprise company, which is engaged in providing integrated products to the aerospace industry worldwide. The Company designs, engineers and manufactures aeroengine and aerostructure components for aerospace markets, including advanced products for defense and space markets, and complementary specialty products. The Company operates through Aerospace segment, which includes the design, development, manufacture, repair and overhaul, and sale of systems and components for defense and civil aviation. The Companyâs products include Engine Cold Section, Engine Hot Section, Engine Shafts, Specialty Materials, Black Brant, RATO Booster Motors, CRV7 Rocket Weapon System, Small Satellite Bus Platforms, Avionics, Manufactured Components and Assemblies and Wire Strike Protection System (WSPS). The Company also supports the aftermarket through the supply of spare parts as well as through repair and overhaul services.