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The Zamudio-based facility will focus on sustainable propulsion technologies, advanced manufacturing and repairs, strengthening ITP Aero’s role in commercial and defence aviation.
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.
The facility will feature state-of-the-art equipment and technology, enabling the manufacturing and distribution of Airtech's full range of composite materials and vacuum bagging systems.
Machina Labs' AFWERX Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) contract will be focused on metal tooling for a fast-cure, out-of-autoclave (OOA) composite processing route.
ITP Aero has recently invested in its plants in Zamudio and Derio, and now plans a research and development centre at the former to be operational by the second half of next year.