Covers Production Of Castings To Support Multiple Military And Civilian Programs

Magellan Aerospace has signed an agreement with Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation to manufacture complex magnesium and aluminium castings for various military and commercial aerospace platforms. The castings will be produced by Magellan's facilities in Haley, Ontario and Glendale, Arizona.

This new long-term agreement with Hamilton Sundstrand provides the framework for a new level of strategic alignment with Magellan; in addition to the F-15, F-16, and F-18 for Hamilton Sundstrand's current fighter engine platforms, the agreement also encompasses the production of castings to support the JSF, PW1100, A320, 787 and 777 programs.

Magellan is a world leader in the development and production of aerospace components with centres of excellence in sand cast processes and shaft manufacturing. Magellan has invested in innovative and transformative casting technologies such as robotics, 3D sand printing and automated pouring to achieve the highest standard of product and performance while remaining cost competitive.

(Source: Magellan Aerospace news release)

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