Magellan Aerospace Corporation (“Magellan”) recently announced that the company has been awarded a production support contract by Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation (“Sikorsky”). According to the contract Magellan Aerospace Corporation will provide support for the low rate initial production (LRIP) for assemblies of the CH-53K LRIP configuration helicopter. The multi-year, multi-million dollar agreement will be delivered from Magellan’s New York facility commencing in 2023. Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation is a Lockheed Martin Company.
Phillip C. Underwood, President and CEO, Magellan Aerospace Corporation said, “We are delighted with this significant new contract award and the opportunity to solidify the relationship between Sikorsky and Magellan. This agreement is an important expression of confidence in our operational performance and the expertise in precision hard metal machining at our New York facility.”