L3Harris Selected to Maintain U.S. C-130 Aircraft Fleet Readiness

The U.S. Air Force IDIQ contract will see a full range of missionization, depot-level maintenance and sustainment at the company’s 1.1 million-square-foot aircraft modification center By Joseph Macey / 04 Feb 2021

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L3Harris Technologies has won a five-year, up to $668 million IDIQ contract from the U.S. Air Force, to help maintain its C-130 aircraft fleet readiness.

L3Harris will perform sustainment on C-130H and J-model aircraft at its 1.1 million-square-foot aircraft modification center in Waco, Texas. The center features hangars to support a full range of missionization and aircraft services, including conducting parallel avionics modernization and programmed depot-level maintenance efforts for reduced aircraft downtime. 

The center supports the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve C-130H aircraft fleet under the U.S. Air Force Avionics Modernization Program Increment 2. The center also services the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, space, commercial and international operators.

“L3Harris’ support will alleviate capacity constraints for the U.S. Air Force’s Air Logistics complexes,” said Sean Stackley, President, Integrated Mission Systems, L3Harris. “Our extensive C-130 experience, skilled personnel and expansive hangar capacity provide a ready solution to assist the Air Force in maintaining its fleet readiness.”

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