The cargo pallets will be manufactured and repaired in Cadillac, Michigan.
29 April 2020:The Mobility Systems division of AAR has been granted a whooping USD 125 million contract from the US Air Force for the repair of 463L cargo pallets. This is a sole source firm-fixed-price (FFP) requirements contract that includes a base year with four one year option period.The cargo pallets will be manufactured and repaired in Cadillac, Michigan.
"AAR continues to produce and maintain this strategic asset for the US Air Force to ensure it meets its worldwide operational requirements," said Lee Krantz, Senior Vice President, AAR Mobility Systems. "For many years, AAR has been proud to provide the 463L cargo pallet to the US Armed Forces, its allies, and other US Government agencies."
The 463L USAF design uses a lightweight balsa wood core that continues to provide unparalleled strength-to-weight performance and reliability compared to alternative commercial pallet designs. The pallets are designed to be loaded and off-loaded on a variety of military and commercial aircraft.