Aerospace Complex Castings Agreement Signed

Magellan Aerospace has signed an agreement with Collins Aerospace to supply complex castings for military platforms including those to support the F-35 Lightning II By Sarah Simpson / 10 Mar 2023

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Magellan Aerospace Corporation has announced the signing of a significant long-term agreement (LTA) extension with Collins Aerospace, a Raytheon Technologies business, to manufacture complex magnesium and aluminum castings for various military and commercial aerospace platforms.

In addition to F-15, F-16, and F-18 castings for Collins legacy programs, the agreement also encompasses the supply of castings to support F-35 Lightning II, KC-46, A320neo, 787 and 777X programs.

The extension of this LTA with Collins renews the framework for strategic alignment with Magellan.

“The signing of this LTA extension is built on a strong foundation of collaboration between our two companies over many decades,” said Haydn Martin, Vice President, Business Development, Marketing and Contracts for Magellan Aerospace. “Magellan’s casting centres of excellence are tailored for meeting the needs of these important Collins programs.”

According to Magellan, the company was the first in the industry to optimize 3D sand printing technology for production and has continued to invested in innovative and transformative casting technologies including; robotics, 3D sand printing, automated pouring and finishing, and digital radiography. Magellan is a world leader in the development and production of aerospace components and is a centre of excellence in sand casting processes.

The aerospace castings will be produced by Magellan’s facilities in Renfrew, Ontario and Glendale, Arizona.

Posted by Sarah Simpson Sarah has led content for Defense Advancement since its launch in 2020. With a deep interest in defense innovation and a background in research and technical copywriting, she has a passion for showcasing how technology directly contributes to protecting and saving lives, presenting new developments in a way that resonates with a highly specialized audience. Connect
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