L3Harris Subsidiary MAS Awarded $1.1 Billion Contracts to Sustain Canada’s New CC-330 Husky Fleet Aviation News – The Government of Canada has awarded two major contracts with an initial combined value of $1.1 billion to MAS, an L3Harris Technologies company, to provide comprehensive fleet sustainment and materiel support. This long-term agreement ensures the operational readiness of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) as it modernizes its strategic transport and refueling capabilities. The partnership includes a 10-year maintenance contract and a seven-year materiel contract, with built-in options that could extend the service period to 20 years.

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Marshall Aerospace Details Critical C-130 Hercules Paint Stripping Process Marshall Aerospace performs chemical paint stripping on C-130 Hercules aircraft to expose bare metal for essential maintenance inspections.

Marshall Aerospace strips C-130 Hercules aircraft to bare metal at its UK facility, enabling key inspections for hidden defects. Expansion to Greensboro, NC will enhance North American support. #MarshallAerospace #C130 #MilitaryMaintenance
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U.S. Navy Battles Maintenance Delays Amid Missing Data Rights for Key Weapons Aviation News – The U.S. Navy is resorting to salvaging spare parts from grounded systems to keep its active fleet operational, according to a new government watchdog report highlighting critical maintenance and data rights challenges.   The report, released this week, revealed that the Navy’s reliance on contractors stems from incomplete data rights for several major weapons systems, including the F/A-18 and F-35 fighter jets, the Littoral Combat Ship, the Stryker Combat Vehicle, and the Virginia-class Submarine.

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Essex manufactures the C-130J Control Wheel and Column Assembly, which consists of the yoke and full column.

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From design to field support, Essex offers comprehensive manufacturing and additional services, including hands-on product training, AOG responsiveness, and depot-level repair.

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