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Boeing gets contract for USAF AWACS upgrade

Seattle, USA - With a LRIP agreement worth US$44 million

Boeing has received a $44 million Low-Rate Initial Production (LRIP) contract for the Block 40/45 upgrade of the US Air Force Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) fleet. The contract marks the official beginning of the Block 40/45 production phase. The manufacturer will provide shipset hardware, spare parts, ground systems installation, and delivery and logistic support for the first aircraft...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1107585
Rome, Italy, 07/24/2009 10:20
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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