The Triumph Mechanical Solutions facility in Heiligenhaus, Germany has been awarded a two-year contract with Calidus Aerospace LLC to design, develop and manufacture the throttle quadrant assembly for the B-250 aircraft.

Triumph developed a complete sub-system solution for Calidus, comprising the engine control, quadrant, and linkages in a single and fully integrated solution. This is Triumph's first award with Calidus, the United Arab Emirates-based manufacturer of the B-250 aircraft.

The B-250 is a light attack aircraft designed specifically for asymmetric warfare zones and to adapt to the most difficult terrain and weather conditions.

"This award demonstrates the significant added value that our mechanical control solutions continue to bring to new aircraft. This award is particularly significant because this a new customer for Triumph and we will be developing a full sub-system solution for a new platform," says Ian Reason, President of Triumph Mechanical Solutions. "We are very proud to work with this world-class defense equipment company and hope this is the start of a growing relationship."

During the Dubai Air Show, Calidus leadership added, "Triumph is playing a significant role in developing a modernised throttle quadrant which will improve the powerplant control performance and ensure the Calidus B-250 surpasses the competition through superior operational capabilities."