4 February 2020: Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has received a $240 million IDIQ contract to manufacture the wings for the T-38 jet trainers used by the US Air Force. IAI has been manufacturing high quality T-38 wings which have generated strong customer satisfaction since 2011 which contributed to the large award.
The T-38 jet trainers are in service with the US Air Force since the 1960s and it requires the replacement of the wings to remain operational for the next several years. IAI met the significant technological challenge seamlessly while keeping the fleet operational.
IAI EVP and General Manager of IAI's Aviation Group, Yossi Melamed, said, "Winning the new contract is further validation of the trust and appreciation the US Air Force has for IAI's Aero-Structures. IAI is a center of excellence in the manufacturing of wings for the F-16, F-35, and T-38. We will continue to provide wings of the highest quality, meeting our customer's quality and schedule. We thank the US Air Force for entrusting us again with the production of the wings for the coming years. We are proud to keep the T38 Flying."