GE Aerospace signs F-35 Avionics and Power services agreement

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GE Aerospace has entered a four-year Global Performance-Based Logistics agreement with Lockheed Martin to maintain and overhaul avionics and electrical power systems on the F-35 Lightning II globally. This initiative aims to enhance the reliability and readiness of the expanding F-35 fleet while making operations more affordable. Under this agreement, GE will provide services from multiple locations across California, Georgia, Utah, and various sites in Michigan, New York, and the United Kingdom. GE Aerospace has been a key player in supporting F-35 systems, including the electrical power management and aircraft memory systems.

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• Secured a four-year maintenance agreement with Lockheed Martin for F-35 systems.
• Focused on improving affordability and reliability of F-35 operations.
• Will service systems from multiple strategic locations, enhancing logistical efficiency.

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Global Performance-Based Logistics underpins affordability

EVENDALE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- GE Aerospace has signed an agreement with Lockheed Martin to support avionics and electrical power systems on the F-35 globally.

“The F-35’s reliability and mission readiness remain an essential focus,” said Chris Newman, F-35 senior program manager, GE Aerospace. “As the F-35 fleet continues to expand, we’ve taken aggressive actions to strengthen lead time, supply availability and delivery to our customers. This Global PBL deal underpins our relentless drive to make the F-35 ever more affordable to operate.”

The four-year agreement entails maintenance, repair, and overhaul for GE Aerospace systems on the F-35 Lightning II aircraft. GE Aerospace will service the F-35 systems at their repair and maintenance locations in California, Georgia, and Utah as well as GE sites at Grand Rapids, Michigan, Long Island, New York and Cheltenham, United Kingdom.

GE Aerospace has supported the F-35 since its inception including the following systems:

• Electrical Power Management System
• Standby Flight Display
• Remote Input Output Unit
• Aircraft Memory System
• Fuselage Remote Interface Unit and Missile Remote Interface Unit
• Engine Distress Monitoring System and Ingested Debris Monitoring System

About GE Aerospace

GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, avionics, and electrical power systems for commercial and military aircraft with a global service network to support these offerings. GE Aerospace and its joint ventures have an installed base of more than 40,000 commercial and 26,000 military aircraft engines, and the business is playing a vital role in shaping the future of flight.

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Source: GE Aerospace

FAQ

What is the recent agreement between GE and Lockheed Martin?

GE Aerospace has signed a four-year Global PBL agreement with Lockheed Martin to support maintenance for F-35 avionics and electrical power systems.

How does the agreement impact GE's operations?

The agreement aims to enhance the reliability and affordability of F-35 operations, allowing GE to service systems from multiple locations.

What systems will GE Aerospace support under this agreement?

GE Aerospace will support various avionics systems including the Electrical Power Management System and Aircraft Memory System.

Where will GE Aerospace provide its F-35 services?

GE Aerospace will provide services from locations in California, Georgia, Utah, Michigan, New York, and the United Kingdom.

How does this agreement benefit the F-35 program?

It strengthens supply availability and delivery, ensuring mission readiness and reliability of the F-35 fleet.