Cascade Aerospace Begins Block 7.0 Upgrade on Canada's CC-130J Hercules

ABBOTSFORD, BC, Feb. 9, 2016 /CNW/ - Cascade Aerospace Inc., announces the completition of the first Block 7.0 upgrade installation on a C-130J Super Hercules operated by the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). This is the first C-130J Block 7.0 upgrade to be completed outside of an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or Government facility. All 17  CC-130Js in the RCAF's fleet will receive the Block 7.0 upgrade with Cascade Aerospace managing the installation process.  

The Block 7.0 program adds 29 capabilities to the C-130J Hercules, including:

• Link-16 Tactical Data Link, which provides enhanced situational awareness by linking voice and graphic communications between allied aircraft
• New Flight Management System that complies with CNS/ATM mandates and includes vertical navigation and coupled auto throttle capacity
• Special mission display processor
• Civil GPS
• Ground power modules

The Block 7.0 capabilities were selected by a multi-national C-130J Super Hercules user group that includes Canada, the United States, Italy, Denmark, the United Kingdom, Australia and Norway. Canada will be the first C-130J operator to accomplish a full fleet Block 7.0 upgrade, scheduled to be complete in October 2016.

About Lockheed Martin

Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin is a global security and aerospace company that - with the addition of Sikorsky - employs approximately 126,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.

About Cascade Aerospace

Cascade Aerospace, an operating unit of IMP Aerospace & Defence, is a leading Canadian specialty aerospace & defence contractor that provides long-term integrated fleet support programs and comprehensive program management, engineering, aircraft maintenance, modification and integrated logistics support to domestic & international military, government and commercial customers.

About IMP Aerospace & Defence

IMP Aerospace & Defence 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 including aerospace, aviation, airline, healthcare, information technology, hospitality, and property development.

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Kim Tamminga, Cascade Aerospace, Direct: [phone], [email protected]; Stephanie Stinn, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Direct: [phone], [email protected]