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Canada continues Magellan Aerospace engine maintenance work

Engines that power the Royal Canadian Air Force's CF-188 fighter jets will continue to receive maintenance services from Magellan Aerospace.

By Richard Tomkins
A Royal Canadian Air Force CF-188 Hornet aircraft takes off. Photo by Capt Christopher Daniel, ATF 1401 PAO courtesy RCAF
A Royal Canadian Air Force CF-188 Hornet aircraft takes off. Photo by Capt Christopher Daniel, ATF 1401 PAO courtesy RCAF

TORONTO, April 30 (UPI) -- Magellan Aerospace reports that it is continuing its repair and overhaul services for F404 engines that power Canada's fleet of CF-188 Hornet aircraft.

The work comes under the exercise of a one-year contract option and carries a projected value of about $13.3 million.

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CF-188 of the Royal Canadian Air Force is based on the U.S. military's F/A-18 fighter.

"Magellan Aerospace is an approved source for F404 and J85 engine repair and has been the RCAF's choice for F404 engine repair and overhaul service for more than 30 years," said Phil Underwood, president and chief executive officer of Magellan Aerospace. "This continuing relationship with Canada's Air Force demonstrates confidence in Magellan's world-class technical experience and value in terms of competitive pricing."

Magellan Aerospace said that under the option, it will provide maintenance, engineering, material management, provision of field service representatives, and publication support for the CF-188 F404 engine and ancillary components.

The work will be carried out at Magellan's facility in Mississauga, Ont.

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