Link Simulation and Training Wins Contract for Aircrew Training System Program
NEW YORK CITY—July 18, 2006—L-3 Communications has announced that its Link Simulation and Training division has been awarded a contract to support the E-6B Aircrew Training System program by the U.S. Navy’s Naval Air Systems Command. The first-year award for $4.7 million also reportedly includes seven one-year options and one seven-month option that could see overall program value exceed $95 million.
Link, which reportedly has won three consecutive competitions to remain prime contractor for E-6B training since 1993, will be providing computer-based training, instructor-based training, and simulator instruction for pilots and flight engineers, and will deliver and maintain all instructional courseware, operate all training devices, and provide training device maintenance and modifications, the announcement stated.
Under the program, Link also reportedly will provide contractor logistics support, maintaining the program’s flight simulators and maintenance training devices.
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