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MTC contracted for C-130 maintenance

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Published: Dec. 28, 2007 at 11:42 AM
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DAYTON, Ohio, Dec. 28 (UPI) -- The U.S. Air Force announced it has contracted MTC Technologies Inc. for programmed depot maintenance on a Philippine air force C-130 Hercules aircraft.

MTC Technologies is an aircraft modernization, sustainment and logistics solutions provider for the U.S. Department of Defense and national security agencies among others. The Air Force announced MTC has been contracted to be the prime contractor under a $4.1 million task order to perform maintenance on a Philippine air force C-130 including interval inspections to bring the aircraft to full operational readiness.

Awarded by the 561st Aircraft Sustainment Squadron, C-130 Technical Coordination Group at Robins Air Force Base, Ga., MTC will provide technical and engineering support from its facilities in Warner Robins, Ga.

"MTC is honored to be selected by the U.S. Air Force C-130 Technical Coordination Group to provide this important depot-level maintenance service," David Mitchell, MTC executive vice president and director of the MTC modernization and sustainment group, said in a statement. Completing this programmed depot maintenance activity and returning the aircraft to operational service will contribute significantly to the Philippine air force's airlift capability."

Topics: Robins Air Force Base
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