Pilerne Goa based Kineco Kaman Composites India has been awarded a Rs. 100 Crores ($12.39 Mn) Contract from BAE Systems to manufacture and export fully assembled Mission Crew Workstations (“Consoles”) for the Boeing P-8 Poseidon Aircraft.
The Boeing P-8 Poseidon is a long-range multi-mission patrol and reconnaissance aircraft regarded as one of the most capable aircraft in its class. The Indian Navy operates 12 P-8 Poseidon aircrafts.
Kineco Kaman has been engaged on this program since 2013 and supplied over 700 Consoles to BAE Systems.
Also, worth mentioning that Kineco Kaman has been awarded several Gold Supplier awards by BAE Systems for its 100% on-time delivery & quality performance.
Besides, in 2020, it was awarded the BAE Systems “Partner2Win Supplier of the Year” award for its exceptional performance.
About Kineco Kaman
Kineco Kaman manufactures advanced composite parts and assemblies for aerospace and defense customers at its state-of-the-art composites facility in Pilerne Industrial Estate, Goa, India.
The facility has achieved several global certifications such as AS9100 (Rev-D) NADCAP, ISO 14001 & 45001 and ZED (Zero Defect – Zero Effect) gold rating, besides several other customer specific qualifications.
Kineco Kaman exports its products to global aerospace OEM’s, which include those in the US, Europe and Israel.
Besides, Kineco Kaman is a recipient of Gold Supplier award from BAE Systems for maintaining a 100% on-time delivery & 100% quality performance from 2018 till date.
Kineco Kaman is also a major supplier of composite parts and assemblies to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) for their various program, as well as the Indian Space Research Organization’s (ISRO’s) satellite & launch vehicle programs.
Source: https://www.kinecokamanindia.com/kineco-kaman-awarded-major-export-contract-from-bae-systems/
