Joplin Missouri Company Extends Its Agreement To Provide Complex Wiring Harnesses For The Aircraft

This is an example of; if you help the team win you get to stay in the game. Ducommun Incorporated reported that it has received a long-term agreement from AgustaWestland Philadelphia Corporation to continue producing specialized, complex wiring harnesses for the AW139 multi-mission helicopter. The three-year agreement extends Ducommun’s support of the program at its Joplin, MO operation through December 2016.

"This contract expands the wiring harness assembly work we are providing for the AW139 helicopter, increasing our content on the aircraft,” said Anthony J. Reardon, chairman and chief executive officer. “Having supported AgustaWestland with structural solutions for many years, we are pleased to strengthen our relationship through electronic systems such as these."

AgustaWestland says the AW139 helicopter sets the standard for multi-mission performance via its range, the highest power-to-weight ratio in its class, a cruising speeds of up to 165 knots, and performance under extreme conditions. It features a low acoustic signature, integrated mission avionics, and is available with a full ice protection system that allows aircrews to accomplish missions in the most demanding environments. More than 200 customers in 60 countries use the medium-twin engine AW139 for multi-mission roles.

(Image from file)

FMI: www.ducommun.com