On Monday, the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at
Tinker Air Force Base announced it awarded a $2.7 billion Contractor Logistics
Support contract to The Boeing Company for the E-4B program. The contract
provides for ten one-year ordering periods and an additional six-month
extension, securing long-term support for the critical fleet.
LAX Appearance
Los Angeles International Airport became an unexpected focal
point for global attention earlier this week after one of the Doomsday planes was
spotted on its tarmac. The Department of Defense later confirmed the aircraft
was carrying Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth during a leg of his national
“Arsenal of Freedom” tour, aimed at promoting U.S. defense capabilities and
military recruitment.
The contract extension announced on Monday covers comprehensive maintenance and logistics for the four E-4B aircraft stationed in San Antonio, Texas. The scope of work includes program management, aircraft depot-level maintenance, supply chain management, on-site field service representatives, and complete engine maintenance and overhauls.
The Mission
The E-4B, a highly modified Boeing 747-200, is a key
component of the U.S. National Military Command System. Its primary mission is
to provide a survivable command, control, and communications hub for the
President of the United States, the Secretary of Defense, and the Chairman of
the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In a national crisis or conflict, the aircraft, known
as the National Airborne Operations Center, allows senior leaders to direct
U.S. military forces, execute emergency war orders, and coordinate with
government agencies from a secure, airborne platform. The aircraft is powered
by four General Electric (G.E.) CF6-50 engines.
No comments:
Post a Comment