consistently demonstrated the highest level of integrity in all areas of business and is considered a strategic asset by the government of Saudi Arabia.”
“AEC is very excited to work with L-3
L-3 Link Awarded Contract to Build UH-60L Operational Flight Trainers for Royal Saudi Land Forces
L-3 Link Simulation & Training (L-3
Link) recently announced that it has been awarded a contract from the U.S. Army’s Program Executive Offi ce for Simulation, Training and Instrumentation to build three UH-60L operational fl ight trainers (OFTs) and associated training systems for the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Command. Delivery of these high-fi delity trainers marks the fi rst time L-3 Link’s RealitySeven™ full fl ight simulator technology solution will be used in support of a military training program.
The fi rst UH-60L OFT will be delivered
to the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Command training facility and will be fully operational during the second quarter of 2016. The second and third UH-60L OFTs will begin training pilots during the third quarter of 2016.
Under a teaming agreement, Advanced Electronics Company (AEC), headquartered in Riyadh, will provide L-3 Link with systems integration, device assembly and installation, and repair and maintenance services. AEC will support L-3 Link on the fi rst UH-60L OFT and lead the assembly and integration on the second and third simulators.
“These rotary-wing simulation systems will provide the Royal Saudi Land Forces with the highest-fi delity UH-60L operational fl ight trainers in the world,” said Lenny Genna, president of L-3 Link. “We are also very pleased to have teamed with AEC, a relationship that underscores L-3’s commitment to the Kingdom’s Saudization policy. AEC has
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in delivering these high-fi delity UH-60L operational fl ight trainers to the Royal Saudi Land Forces Aviation Command,” said Dr. Ghassan Al-Shibl, president and chief executive offi cer of AEC. “The partnership with L-3 is in line with the Saudi government’s direction in building local capability and creating jobs for Saudis.”
AVINCO Appoints Former Airbus Helicopters Director Mike Richardson as Commercial Director for North American Market
Mi ke Richardson has over 42 years of total aircraft industry experience. He was formerly director of after-
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