L-3 Communications' AMI Instruments Organization to Build 100th Simulator Cockpit Assembly for New U.S. Navy EA-18 Growler Aircrew Trainer
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NEW YORK --July 10, 2006--L-3 Communications (NYSE: LLL) announced today that its Link Simulation and Training (Link) division's AMI Instruments (AMI) organization will produce its 100th complete simulator cockpit assembly. AMI will deliver a new EA-18G simulator cockpit to Link as part of a major subcontract from the Boeing Company through U.S. Naval Air Systems Command PMA-265 for the EA-18G aircraft program.
The simulator cockpit will be integrated with major Link and Boeing systems, producing the first Tactical Operational Flight Trainer for this F/A-18E/F Super Hornet derivative aircraft.
"AMI's extensive experience in the production of F/A-18 Distributed Mission Trainers, Tactical Operational Flight Trainers and Weapons Tactics Trainers provides a well-proven facility for production of the EA-18G and other aircraft training devices," said Greg Campbell, general manager of AMI. "At AMI we look forward to continuing to deliver high quality simulator cockpit assemblies to support training for complex military aircraft."
The EA-18G training device will consist of separate front and rear cockpit assemblies and associated interface cabinet. The assemblies will be completed and tested individually and as a complete system at AMI's facility.
Since 1981, AMI has produced high quality sub-assemblies for training devices. From submarines and surface ships to aircraft and the space shuttle, AMI has developed wide-ranging skills and capabilities. AMI's services include production of new devices, and the upgrade, refurbishment and repair of fielded systems. In addition, AMI provides front-end engineering services, analysis and recommendations, field support and on-site modifications.
AMI is an ISO 9001:2000 registered design and manufacturing organization specializing in the production of high precision assemblies for commercial and military prime contractors. Located in Broken Arrow, OK, AMI's facilities are in an area central to a large aerospace industrial base and highly skilled labor pool.
Headquartered in New York City, L-3 Communications is a leading provider of Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) systems, secure communications systems, aircraft modernization, training and government services. The company is a leading merchant supplier of a broad array of high technology products, including guidance and navigation, sensors, scanners, fuzes, data links, propulsion systems, simulators, avionics, electro optics, satellite communications, electrical power equipment, encryption, signal intelligence, antennas and microwave components. L-3 also supports a variety of Homeland Security initiatives with products and services. Its customers include the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, selected U.S. Government intelligence agencies and aerospace prime contractors.
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