The Avionics Alliance, comprising Finmeccanica's Selex Sensors and Airborne Systems (Selex S&AS) and Thales UK, has signed a contract with Agusta Westland to provide long-term support for UK Royal Navy Sea Kings.
The deal comes under the RAF's Sea King Integrated Operational Support (SKIOS) programme which is claimed to "revolutionise" technical support and spares supply for Agusta Westland rotary aircraft. The Anglo-Italian manufacturer is the prime contractor for SKIOS, a scheme for future maintenance of the UK Ministry of Defence's Sea Kings.
Selex S&AS and Thales will provide Agusta Westland with a "reliable avionics arm to deliver total platform support capability".
Nick Franks, Selex A&AS UK managing director, says: "This is an exciting new way for us to do business. It represents a win-win situation for industry, the defence Logistics Organisation and the armed forces."
A team comprising Selex S&AS, Thales UK and Agusta Westland will be established in England.
Source: Flight Daily News
