09 Sep 2004
BAE Systems Aerostructures has been awarded an 85m life of programme design & build contract for Raytheon Hawker 800XP aircraft. This represents a continuation of its current supply contract of doors, fuel tanks, flaps and elevators, but includes the addition of Rudder and Tailplane assemblies, which will be built at the Aerostructures Prestwick site.
The 85M contract will deliver a 50% increase in sales and positions the Aerostructures business amongst the top suppliers to Raytheon Aircraft Company by value.
About the Aerostructures business:
The Aerostructures business of BAE SYSTEMS is engaged in the design, manufacture, assembly and support of large major airframe structures to the worlds leading commercial aerospace manufacturers. It has an annual turnover of around $300m p.a. and its major customers include Airbus, Boeing, Cessna and Raytheon. The Aerostructures business has sites at Prestwick in Ayrshire, Scotland, Samlesbury in Lancashire, England and Wellington in Kansas, USA which employ around 1400 people.
Close strategic relationships through an extended supply chain see the Aerostructures footprint operating in 15 countries across North America, Europe and the Far East.
About BAE SYSTEMS
BAE Systems is an international company engaged in the development, delivery and support of advanced defence and aerospace systems in the air, on land, at sea and in space. The company designs, manufactures and supports military aircraft, surface ships, submarines, radar, avionics, communications, electronics and guided weapon systems. It is a pioneer in technology with a heritage stretching back hundreds of years. It is at the forefront of innovation, working to develop the next generation of intelligent defence systems.
BAE Systems has major operations across five continents and customers in some 130 countries. The company has 100,000 people and generates annual sales of approximately 12 billion through its wholly-owned and joint venture operations.
BAE Systems, innovating for a safer world.
