LONDON, Feb. 18 (UPI) -- Propulsion systems services for U.S. and British C-130 aircraft fleets are being provided by Britain's Rolls-Royce under two contract modifications.
Under the first modification award, worth $203 million, the company will give logistics and program management support, engineering services, spares and technical data for the complete propulsion system -- including AE 2100D3 engines and Dowty R-391 propellers – for U.S. Air Force C-130s.
The company said the agreement exercises the fifth year of an existing contract.
Under a separate one-year contract extension, worth $43 million, Rolls-Royce will provide support J and K variant C-130s operated by the British air force. The agreement was signed with Marshall Aerospace, the prime contractor for the Hercules Integrated Operational Support program.
"Rolls-Royce is the world leader in engines for military transport aircraft. The award of these two important contracts highlights that we are trusted to deliver innovative support solutions which provide the customer with both increased engine availability and reduced ownership costs," said Paul Craig, Rolls-Royce's executive vice president for defense services.
