EDGEWOOD, NY--(Marketwired - Nov 3, 2014) - CPI Aerostructures, Inc. ("CPI Aero®") (
The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye is the U.S. Navy's primary airborne early warning and battle management command and control platform. The C-2 Greyhound's primary mission is to transport high-priority cargo, critical aircraft parts, mail and passengers to deployed Carrier Strike Groups.
CPI Aero has produced OWP kits for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye and the C-2A Greyhound aircraft, which share a common wing design, since June 2008.
E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Requirements
On June 30, 2014, the Navy awarded Northrop Grumman a $3.6 billion multi-year contract to build 25 full rate production E-2D Advanced Hawkeyes. Aircraft deliveries under this new multi-year contract extend into 2021. The Navy's program of record calls for 75 E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft of which Northrop Grumman has delivered 15.
C-2A Greyhound Requirements
Northrop Grumman is manufacturing new wings for the C-2A Greyhound aircraft to replace this service life limited component. This multi-year contract represents an additional $34.3 million in new requirements. The period of performance for the C-2A Greyhound portion of the contract concludes in late 2020.
Bart LaGrone, vice president, E-2/C-2 Programs, Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems, commented, "The Northrop Grumman-led supplier team -- Team Hawkeye -- brings together the best in the industry, ensuring the continued success of the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye program. We've enjoyed an exceptional relationship with CPI Aero over the past six years. We congratulate them in earning a place on Team Hawkeye alongside Lockheed Martin, Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems and L-3 Communications."
Douglas McCrosson, President and CEO of CPI Aero, stated, "Securing a multi-year contract in the current fiscal environment requires exceptional program execution, superior product quality and the ability to provide the best value to our customer. We are excited to be able to continue as a key member of Northrop Grumman's Team Hawkeye."
About Northrop Grumman Corporation
Northrop Grumman is a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products and solutions in unmanned systems, cyber, C4ISR, and logistics and modernization to government and commercial customers worldwide. Please visit www.northropgrumman.com for more information.
About CPI Aero
CPI Aero is a U.S. manufacturer of structural assemblies for fixed wing aircraft, helicopters and airborne Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance pod systems in both the commercial aerospace and national security markets. Within the global aerostructure supply chain, CPI Aero is either a Tier 1 supplier to aircraft OEMs or a Tier 2 subcontractor to major Tier 1 manufacturers. CPI also is a prime contractor to the U.S. Department of Defense, primarily the Air Force. In conjunction with its assembly operations, CPI Aero provides engineering, program management, supply chain management, and MRO services. Among the key national security programs that CPI Aero supplies are the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye surveillance aircraft, the UH-60 BLACK HAWK® helicopter, the MH-53/CH-53 variant helicopters, the MH-60S mine countermeasure helicopter, the AH-1Z ZULU attack helicopter, the DB-110 reconnaissance pod and the ALMDS mine detecting pod. In the commercial aviation market CPI Aero manufactures products for the Gulfstream G650 ultra-large cabin business jet, the HondaJet advanced light jet, the Embraer Phenom 300 business jet, the new Cessna Citation X+, and the S-92® helicopter. CPI Aero is included in the Russell Microcap® Index.
The above statements include forward looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties, which are described from time to time in CPI Aero's SEC reports, including CPI Aero's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013 and Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2014 and June 30, 2014.
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