The Airframer Bulletin

The CH-53K King Stallion ramp in production signals program reliability and stability and advances the platform's manufacturing and operational success. TIGHITCO is delighted to continue to be on board.

29 October

ReleaseTIGHITCO awarded multi-year, multi-platform contract from Boeing Commercial

26 September

The insulation assemblies for the 737 aircraft thermal protection systems have an estimated value of $10 million.

TIGHITCO renews contract for 737 thermal protection systems

A new multi-year contract from Spirit Aerosystems for insulation assemblies for the 737 aircraft thermal protection systems will run through 2027.

24 July

TIGHITCO produces aerostructure system for Black Hawk

The new system which has been in collaborative development for nearly a decade, will be used on Sikorsky's Black Hawk Helicopter UH-60 platform and be a critical component for the aircraft's performance and safety.

2023

13 December

Tighitco secures sheet metal assemblies contract from Collins

This covers sheet metal assemblies and thermal products for a mix of platforms, including the Sikorsky CH-53K and Boeing 787 and 767 aircraft. The total value of the contract is estimated at just over $40m.

19 October

ReleaseTIGHITCO's insulation products group awarded Bombardier contract

7 August

ReleaseTIGHITCO receives $44M award from Spirit Aerosystems for CH-53K Lots 7-9

2022

14 July

ReleaseTIGHITCO part of MYX award for continued work on the Black Hawk

2020

1 October

ReleaseTIGHITCO receives Special Process Approval Qualifications from Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company

2017

5 June

ReleaseSikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, recognizes top suppliers

2014

20 May

ReleaseTIGHITCO receives NADCAP accreditation for aerospace composites manufacturing facility

2012

13 January

ReleaseTIGHITCO joins Sikorsky's S-97 RAIDER team to build a light tactical next-generation helicopter

13 January

ReleaseSikorsky announces supplier team for S-97 RAIDER helicopter program

2010

19 November

ReleaseBoeing NewGen Tanker win would bring 370 jobs, $17 million to Georgia

2 June

The Airframer Bulletin

ReleaseTIGHITCO expands support of Bombardier business jet platforms with latest MHICA award

ReleaseTIGHITCO introduces patent-pending automated blade balancing technology for rotorcraft applications

ReleaseTIGHITCO receives Long-Term Agreement (LTA) from Sikorsky for UH-60M Black Hawk program

ReleaseTIGHITCO introduces new technology to streamline critical manufacturing process

ReleaseTIGHITCO Latin America announces new commercial agreement with Airbus Canada

ReleaseTIGHITCO awarded multi-year contract by Pratt and Whitney Canada

ReleaseTIGHITCO introduces new technology to enhance the quality process

TIGHITCO receives production and spares award for CH-53K