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USAF Awards Rolls-Royce $97.3 Million Services Contract

Will Cover Sustainment Services For C-130J Fleet

The U.S. Air Force has awarded a contract worth $97.3 million to Rolls-Royce for support of the USAF's C-130J transport fleet in 2013. The MissionCare contract covers sustainment services for the Rolls-Royce AE 2100 engines as well as the nacelles and propellers on the US Air Force C-130J fleet. The work includes logistics and program management support, engineering services, spares and technical data support.

Paul Craig, Rolls-Royce, President – Defence Customer Services, said,"We are proud that the US Air Force has again chosen Rolls-Royce to deliver our innovative and cost effective MissionCare support. Rolls-Royce has worked hard to develop service support that aligns our efforts with customer requirements for mission readiness."
 
Through MissionCare, Rolls-Royce offers a suite of services, tailored to each military customer’s needs. The US Air Force contract is in the sixth option year, providing a variety of support for the fleet of C-130J aircraft. Rolls-Royce has met availability metrics every year, while helping the USAF meet its combat deployments overseas. Through proactive fleet management, Rolls-Royce has maintained greater than 90 percent parts and fleet availability.

(C-130J image from file)

FMI: www.rolls-royce.com

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