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facility which started with a team of
30 technicians in 2007. The Singapore
facility serves as the centre for Asia-
Pacific operations, with other sites
located in China, Australia and
Malaysia for a total of 1 million
square feet of MRO shop floor
space in the Asia Pacific region.
The company announced in
Singapore that it will provide several
key components for Korea Aerospace
Industries (KAI) KF-X advanced
multi-role fighter jet. The company is
under contract with KAI to providethe fighter's complete environmental
control system—including air
conditioning, bleed air control and
cabin pressurization and liquid
cooling—along with the aircraft's air
turbine starter and flow control valve.
Electric, Environmental and
Engine Systems President Tim White:
"Our state-of-the-art technology will
help maximize the performance of this
new aircraft, and we are positioned to
offer additional system opportunities
to further enhance its competitiveness.
We look forward to supporting theInternational airshows
KF-X program in the years ahead."Textron Aviation
Textron has increased investment in
factory-direct service and support
footprint for its customers throughout
the APAC region. The company has
demonstrated its investment this year
through a significantly increased parts
inventory, augmented capabilities at
its Singapore Service Centre and an
expanded team of in-region experts.
As part of its support investmentThe back end of a McDonnell Douglas F-15E Strike Eagle fighter aircraft of
Singapore Air Force - By Phuong D. Nguyen.Boeing AH-64 Apache helicopter belonging to the Singapore
Air Force - By Phuong D. Nguyen.A Lockheed C-130 Hercules aircraft of Singapore Air Force - By Phuong D. Nguyen