Aviation

Boeing awarded $200m contract to support F/A-18E/F aircraft production

A $200 million modification contract has been awarded to Boeing for the purchase of crucial long lead material and related activities necessary to construct F/A-18E/F aircraft.

The contract adjustment intends to maintain the manufacturing schedule, with work anticipated to be finished by June 2025. The contract is supervised by the Naval Air Systems Command in Patuxent River, Maryland.

The US Navy has granted Boeing, which has its main office in St. Louis, Missouri, a $200 million contract modification. By obtaining essential long-lead material and making related efforts, the modification intends to support the manufacture of F/A-18E/F aircraft.

The Super Hornets’ fuselage sections are constructed in El Segundo, California, by Boeing subcontractor Northrop Grumman before being shipped to Boeing’s Missouri aircraft facility, where about 70% of the contract will be carried out.

The Super Hornets’ long-term deal comes after Congress increased funding for the Navy’s Super Hornets by 20 over the previous two fiscal years: $977 million for 12 in the fiscal year 2022 and $600 million for eight in the fiscal year 2023.

This agreement demonstrates the US Navy’s dedication to keeping the F/A-18E/F aircraft in service even as it develops the F/A-XX programme. As both the US Navy and Boeing attempt to balance the expenses of the Next Generation Air Dominance programme and existing platforms, it may also suggest that the manufacture of the aircraft won’t end as soon as previously anticipated.

Aviation

Boeing, Antonov to Collaborate on Defense Projects

– MOU represents Boeing’s commitment to work with Ukrainian industry

– Includes exploring opportunities for collaborating on in-country support of Unmanned Aerial Systems

A Memorandum of Understanding was signed today by Boeing and Antonov Company to investigate potential collaboration on defense-related projects.

“We’re happy to keep collaborating with the Antonov Company to help Ukraine’s economic development and expansion,” stated Ted Colbert, CEO and president of Boeing Defence, Space, & Security.

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“This agreement demonstrates our ongoing efforts to find more opportunities to work with Ukrainian industry, which was underscored by our signing of the Ukrainian Defence Industry Compact earlier this year.”

The areas of potential collaboration identified in the agreement consist of training, logistical support and overhaul services for tactical Unmanned Aerial Systems utilized by the Ukrainian Armed Forces, which includes the ScanEagle. In addition, the companies will also explore opportunities for Antonov to provide engineering support to Boeing.

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“A strong, innovative, and efficient defense industry is key to sustainable economic development and national security, and we are extremely excited to collaborate with Boeing,” said Ievhen Gavrylov, CEO of Antonov Company.

This agreement brings a whole new level of opportunity to implement the latest and most effective solutions – in addition to the possibility of future projects with Boeing in the aerospace and defense industry.”