CPI Aerostructures Receives Several Contracts from Sikorsky to Support MH-60 Seahawk Helicopter Sustainment
CPI Aerostructures (CVU) has secured multiple funded orders worth $7 million for the overhaul and repair of outboard stabilator assemblies supporting the Sikorsky MH-60 SEAHAWK helicopter. These orders fall under a previously announced five-year indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract with Sikorsky.
The company has already delivered over 1,000 stabilators back into service for the Seahawk Helicopter fleet, demonstrating its core capabilities in airframe structural assembly, integration, supply chain management, and manufacturing engineering. This program is part of CPI Aero's strategic Repair & Overhaul business growth initiative.
CPI Aero operates as a U.S. manufacturer of structural assemblies for fixed wing aircraft, helicopters, and airborne Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance pod systems, serving both commercial aerospace and national security markets as either a Tier 1 supplier to aircraft OEMs or a Tier 2 subcontractor.
CPI Aerostructures (CVU) ha ottenuto diversi ordini finanziati del valore di 7 milioni di dollari per il ripristino e la riparazione degli assemblaggi stabilatori esterni a supporto dell'elicottero Sikorsky MH-60 SEAHAWK. Questi ordini rientrano in un contratto IDIQ di cinque anni precedentemente annunciato con Sikorsky.
L'azienda ha già restituito oltre 1.000 stabilatori al servizio della flotta di elicotteri Seahawk, dimostrando le proprie capacità principali nell'assemblaggio strutturale della fusoliera, integrazione, gestione della catena di fornitura e ingegneria di produzione. Questo programma fa parte dell'iniziativa strategica di crescita del business riparazioni e ristrutturazioni di CPI Aero.
CPI Aero opera come produttore statunitense di assemblaggi strutturali per aerei ad ala fissa, elicotteri e sistemi di pod per Intelligenza, Sorveglianza e Ricognizione aerea, servendo sia il mercato aerospaziale commerciale sia quello della sicurezza nazionale, fungendo da fornitore di livello 1 per i produttori di aerei o come subappaltatore di livello 2.
CPI Aerostructures (CVU) ha asegurado múltiples pedidos financiados por un valor de 7 millones de dólares para la reconstrucción y reparación de los ensamblajes estabilizadores externos que apoyan al helicóptero Sikorsky MH-60 SEAHAWK. Estos pedidos están bajo un contrato IDIQ de cinco años previamente anunciado con Sikorsky.
La empresa ya ha entregado más de 1.000 estabilizadores de vuelta al servicio para la flota de helicópteros Seahawk, demostrando sus capacidades centrales en ensamblaje estructural de fuselajes, integración, gestión de la cadena de suministro e ingeniería de fabricación. Este programa es parte de la iniciativa de crecimiento estratégico de reparaciones y reacondicionamientos de CPI Aero.
CPI Aero opera como un fabricante estadounidense de ensamblajes estructurales para aviones de ala fija, helicópteros y sistemas de cápsulas de Inteligencia, Vigilancia y Reconocimiento aéreo, sirviendo tanto al mercado aeroespacial comercial como al mercado de seguridad nacional, actuando como proveedor de nivel 1 para fabricantes de aeronaves o como subcontratista de nivel 2.
CPI Aerostructures (CVU)는 Sikorsky MH-60 SEAHAWK 헬리콥터를 지원하는 외부 안정기 조립체의 수리 및 개조를 위한 700만 달러 상당의 여러 개의 자금 지원 주문을 확보했습니다. 이 주문은 Sikorsky와의 기존 발표된 5년 무기한 납품 무기한 수량(IDIQ) 계약에 포함됩니다.
이 회사는 이미 Seahawk 헬리콥터 함대를 위해 1,000개 이상의 안정기를 서비스로 돌려보냈으며, 공항 구조 조립, 통합, 공급망 관리 및 제조 공학에 대한 핵심 역량을 입증했습니다. 이 프로그램은 CPI Aero의 전략적 수리 및 개조 사업 성장 이니셔티브의 일환입니다.
CPI Aero는 고정익 항공기, 헬리콥터 및 공중 정보 감시 및 정찰 포드 시스템의 구조 조립체를 제조하는 미국 제조업체로, 항공우주 상업 시장 및 국가 안보 시장에 각각 항공기 OEM에 대한 Tier 1 공급자로 또는 Tier 2 하청업체로 서비스를 제공합니다.
CPI Aerostructures (CVU) a obtenu plusieurs commandes financées d'une valeur de 7 millions de dollars pour la révision et la réparation des ensembles stabilisateurs externes soutenant l'hélicoptère Sikorsky MH-60 SEAHAWK. Ces commandes relèvent d'un contrat IDIQ de cinq ans annoncé précédemment avec Sikorsky.
L'entreprise a déjà livré plus de 1 000 stabilisateurs de retour au service pour la flotte d'hélicoptères Seahawk, démontrant ses capacités fondamentales dans l'assemblage structurel d'aéronefs, l'intégration, la gestion de la chaîne d'approvisionnement et l'ingénierie de fabrication. Ce programme fait partie de l'initiative de croissance stratégique de réparations et de révisions de CPI Aero.
CPI Aero agit en tant que fabricant américain d'assemblages structurels pour des avions à voilure fixe, des hélicoptères et des systèmes de pods d'Intelligence, de Surveillance et de Reconnaissance aéroportée, desservant à la fois le marché aérospatial commercial et le marché de la sécurité nationale, en agissant soit comme fournisseur de niveau 1 pour les fabricants d'aéronefs, soit comme sous-traitant de niveau 2.
CPI Aerostructures (CVU) hat mehrere finanzierte Aufträge im Wert von 7 Millionen US-Dollar für die Überholung und Reparatur von Außenstabilatorbaugruppen, die den Sikorsky MH-60 SEAHAWK-Helikopter unterstützen, gesichert. Diese Aufträge fallen unter einen zuvor angekündigten IDIQ-Vertrag über fünf Jahre mit Sikorsky.
Das Unternehmen hat bereits über 1.000 Stabilatoren zurück in den Dienst der Seahawk-Helikopterflotte geliefert und dabei seine Kernkompetenzen in der strukturellen Montage von Flugzeugen, Integration, Lieferkettenmanagement und Fertigungsengineering demonstriert. Dieses Programm ist Teil der strategischen Wachstumsinitiative von CPI Aero im Bereich Reparatur und Überholung.
CPI Aero agiert als US-Hersteller von Strukturkomponenten für feste Flugzeuge, Hubschrauber und Luftaufklärungs- und Überwachungskapselsysteme und bedient sowohl den kommerziellen Luft- und Raumfahrtmarkt als auch den Markt für nationale Sicherheit, entweder als Tier-1-Zulieferer für Flugzeug-OEMs oder als Tier-2-Unterauftragnehmer.
- Secured new orders worth $7 million from Sikorsky
- Successfully delivered over 1,000 stabilators for the Seahawk fleet
- Part of a larger five-year IDIQ contract indicating long-term revenue potential
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Insights
The $7 million contract win for MH-60 SEAHAWK stabilator maintenance represents a significant development for CPI Aerostructures, accounting for approximately 11% of their market capitalization. This contract is particularly noteworthy for several reasons:
The MH-60 SEAHAWK platform is the U.S. Navy's primary maritime helicopter, essential for anti-submarine warfare, search and rescue and maritime surveillance operations. With hundreds of aircraft in service and decades of expected operational life remaining, this creates a stable, long-term revenue opportunity in the maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) sector.
The contract's strategic value extends beyond its immediate financial impact. CPI Aero's successful delivery of over 1,000 stabilators has established them as a trusted supplier in the defense aerospace supply chain. This track record is important for securing future contracts, as the defense sector heavily weights past performance in contract awards.
The repair and overhaul business segment is particularly attractive because it provides:
- Higher margins compared to new production due to specialized expertise required
- More predictable revenue streams as maintenance is mandatory regardless of defense budget fluctuations
- Lower capital investment requirements versus new production programs
For investors, this contract validates CPI Aero's strategic focus on the MRO sector and demonstrates their ability to secure repeat business from major prime contractors. The company's position as both a Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier, combined with their prime contractor status with the DoD, creates multiple revenue channels and reduces dependency on any single customer relationship.
EDGEWOOD, N.Y., Feb. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CPI Aerostructures, Inc. (“CPI Aero®” or the “Company”) (NYSE American: CVU) announced that it has received several funded orders totaling
“Repair and overhaul services are a core capability at CPI Aero, leveraging our expertise in airframe structural assembly and integration, supply chain management, and manufacturing engineering. This program, along with others underway at CPI Aero, form the foundation for our growth in this strategic Repair & Overall business. To date, we have delivered over 1,000 stabilators back into service for the Seahawk Helicopter fleet,” stated Dorith Hakim, President and CEO of CPI Aero.
About CPI Aero
CPI Aero is a U.S. manufacturer of structural assemblies for fixed wing aircraft, helicopters and airborne Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance pod systems in both the commercial aerospace and national security markets. Within the global aerostructure supply chain, CPI Aero is either a Tier 1 supplier to aircraft OEMs or a Tier 2 subcontractor to major Tier 1 manufacturers. CPI also is a prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, primarily the Air Force. In conjunction with its assembly operations, CPI Aero provides engineering, program management, supply chain management, and MRO services.
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