Leonardo, as part of a temporary grouping of companies that also includes Avio Aero and Lockheed Martin, has signed a 380 million euro contract with the Italian Air Force. The agreement has a duration of 5 years and will guarantee the technical-logistic support of the C-130J operated by the Air Force stationed at the 46th Air Brigade of Pisa.
As defined by the Second Division of the Air Force Logistics Command, the activities foresee the implementation of a technical-logistics model that includes integrated logistics support (ILS), "in house" engineering support and "on site" support through operational technical representatives at the 46th Pisa Air Brigade. Aircraft and engine maintenance activities, planned and managed by the 11th Aircraft Maintenance Department of Sigonella, are foreseen at the Leonardo plants in Tessera (Venice) and Avio Aero in Brindisi as complementary support to those provided at the Pisa base, as well as repairs , spare parts, material logistics, as well as inspection activities, updating of software and technical publications.
Dario Marfe, svp marketing, sales, customer support & services of Leonardo's aircraft division commented: "The finalization of this agreement allows us to provide our customers with dedicated technical-logistic services, guaranteeing operational continuity for fleets and operators to be ready to manage any type mission, as in the case of the C-130J operated by the Italian Air Force”.
"With this agreement for the support of AE 2100D3 engines, Avio Aero will provide a "Performance-Based Logistics" service - he added Pier Federico Scarpa, vp strategy, marketing and sales of Avio Aero -. It is an innovative and increasingly used model, which in this case will allow us not only to optimize performance but also to implement increasingly effective and functional solutions in response to the needs of the Armed Forces".
Finally, Trish Pagan, Head of International Programs for Lockheed Martin's Air Mobility and Maritime Missions business line, said: "This partnership allows Lockheed Martin to combine Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) information with that of our trusted partners Leonardo and Avio Aero. , guaranteeing the Italian fleet of C-130J Super Hercules to be ready for any mission – anywhere, anytime”.
