IMP Aerospace awarded Chilean Navy Orion III (P-3 modernization) contract

HALIFAX, Oct. 17, 2016 /CNW/ - IMP Aerospace announced that it has been awarded a contract by the Chilean Navy (ACH) following an international competitive bidding process for the service life extension, depot maintenance and avionics upgrade of their P-3 Orion Maritime Patrol Aircraft.  The ACH P-3 Orion aircraft play a critical role in detecting submarine threats, search and rescue, littoral/overland surveillance and economic zone and shipping lane protection.

The ACH Orion III Program entails the embodiment of the Lockheed Martin P-3 Structural Mid-Life Upgrade modification on two ACH P-3A aircraft, as well as the design and installation of a state-of- the-art "glass cockpit," installation of upgraded engines, and a Phased Depot Maintenance inspection package.  The aircraft work will be completed within IMP's Halifax, Nova Scotia facilities and will be preceded by work on the avionics installation design, avionics kit procurement and aircraft nacelle refurbishment.

Tom Galley, IMP Aerospace Executive VP and COO, stated "We are very pleased to be awarded this contract for the Chilean Navy to modernize their P-3 Orion fleet with advanced avionics and a full structural upgrade.  IMP Aerospace has a well-established capability in performing extensive aircraft modifications of this nature, and we are proud to support the Chilean Navy on this important upgrade to their strategic fleet of maritime patrol aircraft.  This award further cements our reputation as a world class provider of in-depth aircraft services of this type."

About IMP Aerospace

IMP Aerospace, one of Canada's largest Canadian-owned aerospace and defence contractors, provides a full range of technical services including aircraft In-Service Support, engineering, aircraft repair, overhaul and modification services to domestic and international military and commercial customers.  IMP Aerospace is one of six independent operating units of IMP Aerospace & Defence which is a business unit of IMP Group, a Halifax-based company focused on global sustainable growth with over 4,400 experienced people delivering service, quality and value to customers across diverse sectors, such as aerospace, aviation, healthcare, information technology, hospitality, and property development.

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Carl Kumpic, Vice President, International Marketing, IMP Aerospace & Defence, Direct: [phone], e-mail: [email protected], Website: www.impaerospaceanddefence.com