Fri, Mar 12, 2010
Contract Value Is Over $600 Million If Options Are
Exercised
Rolls-Royce has been awarded a $75 million MissionCare
contract by the U.S. Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) for
logistics support for the Rolls-Royce AE 1107C-Liberty engines that
power the U.S. Marine Corps’ MV-22 Osprey and U.S. Air Force
Special Operations Command’s CV-22 Osprey. The eleven-month
contract, which includes four option years, has a potential value
exceeding $600 million.
Dennis Jarvi, Rolls-Royce, President - Defense North America,
said: “This contract further strengthens Rolls-Royce’s
long-standing relationship with our U.S. Navy, Marine Corps and Air
Force customers. Our ability to deliver innovative support
solutions allows us to improve product performance, readiness,
efficiency and generate cost savings for the U.S. forces as they
accomplish their critical missions.”
This MissionCare contract will provide a full suite of engine
management services support for more than 250 aircraft. The
services will include engine management and repair, logistics
support, and field service representatives at six V-22 operating
locations in the U.S.
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Powered by twin Rolls-Royce AE 1107C-Liberty engines, Osprey fly
at twice the speed, with three times the payload and up to five
times the range, of conventional helicopters. The U.S. government
approved full-rate production for the aircraft in September 2005
and awarded a multi-year procurement contract for 167 aircraft in
March 2008.
MissionCare is a comprehensive engine-care program customized to
meet the needs of Rolls-Royce defense customers. The AE 1107C
MissionCare contract is truly "power by the hour” with
payment calculated on a fixed price based on aircraft hours
flown.
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