Curtiss-Wright Awarded Contract to Provide Cockpit Voice Recorder and Flight Data Recorder to Upgrade the T-6 Texan II Trainer Aircraft

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Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) has been awarded a contract by Scientific Research Corporation (SRC) to supply its Fortress flight recorder system for upgrading the T-6 Texan II trainer aircraft, utilized by the U.S. Air Force and Navy. This contract showcases Curtiss-Wright's strengths in leveraging commercial market technologies for military applications. The Fortress CVR25, combining cockpit voice and flight data recorders, will enhance flight safety and pilot training programs, adhering to ED-112A standards.

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• Awarded a military contract to supply Fortress flight recorder for T-6 Texan II.
• Demonstrates ability to adapt commercial technology for military use.
• Enhances flight safety and pilot training with advanced data acquisition capabilities.

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Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE: CW) today announced that it was selected by Scientific Research Corporation (SRC) to provide its industry-leading Fortress flight recorder system to upgrade the T-6 Texan II trainer aircraft used by the U.S. Air Force and Navy. This important military aircraft contract builds on Curtiss-Wright’s recent success in the Commercial Aerospace market, highlighted by our partnership with Honeywell to use real-time connectivity to reinvent the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) and flight data recorder (FDR) – commonly referred to as “black boxes” – for the commercial airline, cargo transport, and business jet markets.

"Curtiss-Wright is one of the leading suppliers of modern flight data recorders, and we are very proud to have been selected to provide our innovative Fortress cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder to upgrade this important military training program,” said Lynn M. Bamford, President and CEO of Curtiss-Wright Corporation. “This award is a prime example of Curtiss-Wright’s ability to leverage its unique capabilities, technologies and experience in our commercial markets to deliver critical solutions to adjacent markets. We look forward to working with SRC to further enable the benefits of our modern-day flight recorder technology for additional applications serving the military aircraft market.”

Under the agreement, Curtiss-Wright is providing SRC with a new variant of the Fortress CVR25 recorder, developed specifically for use on military fixed and rotary wing platforms. The Fortress CVR25 combines a CVR, FDR, integrated data acquisition, and an independent power supply in a single lightweight, compact unit. The Fortress recorder’s ability to acquire additional data as customer needs evolve has helped further establish Curtiss-Wright’s position as a leader in this industry.

Developing the Next Generation of Voice and Data Recorders

Curtiss-Wright’s custom Fortress recorder is a form-fit-function upgrade to the existing flight recording system utilized on the T-6 Texan II. It protects parametric flight data and 3 channels of voice communications to crash conditions in accordance with the ED-112A¹ standard. In addition to serving as a combined CVR/FDR flight recorder, Fortress will also support data acquisition and real time data processing used for post-flight analysis. The data will be used in flight safety and pilot training programs, including the U.S. Air Force’s Military Flight Operations Quality Assurance (MFOQA), Aircraft Structural Integrity (ASIP) and Aircraft Safety Program (ASAP).

For more information about Curtiss-Wright’s flight recorder system, please visit the Defense Solutions division at www.curtisswrightds.com.

About Curtiss-Wright Corporation

Curtiss-Wright Corporation is a global innovative company that delivers highly engineered, critical function products and services to the commercial, industrial, defense and energy markets. Building on the heritage of Glenn Curtiss and the Wright brothers, Curtiss-Wright has a long tradition of providing reliable solutions through trusted customer relationships. The company is headquartered in Davidson, N.C. and employs approximately 8,200 people worldwide. For more information, visit www.curtisswright.com.

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This press release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the Safe Harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements, including statements relating to Curtiss-Wright’s expectations of a continued relationship with an existing customer, the continued funding and success of this program, and the performance of its products in this program, are not considered historical facts and are considered forward-looking statements under the federal securities laws. Such forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: a reduction in anticipated orders; an economic downturn; changes in competitive marketplace and/or customer requirements; a change in US and Foreign government spending; an inability to perform customer contracts at anticipated cost levels; and other factors that generally affect the business of aerospace, defense contracting, marine, electronics and industrial companies. Please refer to the Company's current SEC filings under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, for further information.

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1 European Organization for Civil Aviation Equipment (EUROCAE) document ED-112A, “Minimum Operational Performance Specification for Crash Protected Airborne Recorder Systems.”

 

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FAQ

What is the new contract awarded to Curtiss-Wright Corporation about?

Curtiss-Wright Corporation has been awarded a contract to provide its Fortress flight recorder system for upgrading the T-6 Texan II trainer aircraft used by the U.S. Air Force and Navy.

How does the Fortress flight recorder enhance flight safety for the U.S. Air Force?

The Fortress flight recorder enhances flight safety by protecting critical flight data and voice communications, supporting various safety and training programs.

What is the significance of the Fortress CVR25 recorder in this contract?

The Fortress CVR25 recorder combines cockpit voice recording and flight data recording in a single unit, designed specifically for military aircraft.

When was the contract for the Fortress flight recorder announced?

The contract for the Fortress flight recorder was announced on April 28, 2021.

What are the applications of the data collected by the Fortress flight recorder?

The data collected will be used in flight safety and pilot training programs, including Military Flight Operations Quality Assurance and Aircraft Safety Programs.