Vertex/BAE partner on KC-130J

MADISON, Miss. - Vertex Aerospace has been selected to lead the installation portion for a KC-130J aerial transport and refueling aircraft contract in partnership with BAE Systems Inc. The team was selected as the Naval Air Warfare Center’s Aircraft Division (NAWCAD) Aircraft Prototype System Division (APSD) KC-130J Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) contract awardee. BAE is the prime contractor for the program and selected Vertex's Aircraft Integration & Sustainment (AIS) division to lead the installation portion of the contract at its Crestview, Fla. The AIS Crestview site is co-located with the Bob Sikes Airport, which has an 8,000-foot runway providing easy access for all sized aircraft. The facility houses multiple high bay hangars for both fixed and rotary wing aircraft modification and is complemented by over 500,000 sf of manufacturing, production, and assembly buildings servicing major OEMs. Ed Boyington, Vertex Aerospace President/CEO said: "This win is a testament to the trust the aerospace industry places in Vertex for our reputation of providing high-quality, cost-effective services."(Source: Leader-Call 07/08/20) https://www.leader-call.com/news/state/vertex-aerospace-partners-with-bae-on-laircm-contract/article_12725d70-78ca-5c9a-b6f7-06ef9ca3f22f.html