Tel Aviv. Israel Aerospace Industries’ (IAI) Aviation Group won three avionics upgrade contracts worth approximately US$50 million in South Korea in 2020. The contract includes three different aircraft types used by the Korean Air Force.
The avionics upgrade process includes converting a used aircraft and retrofitting it with all or part of the avionic systems with new and advanced systems. The result is an aircraft with advanced performance, capable of meeting the challenges of modern military or civilian aviation.
IAI EVP and General Manager of Aviation Group, Yosef (Yossi) Melamed said that the recent tenders won in South Korea reflects the Korean Defense Minister’s confidence in IAI’s Aviation Group. “The Aviation Group seeks to expand its operations in South Korea, both as a supplier and as a client. Recently, we relocated to South Korea the wings’ assembly line for our G280 business jet. We anticipate more collaborations and deals down the road.”
IAI’s Aviation Group consolidate company’s manned aircraft operations, civilian and military, under one roof. As Israel’s aviation home, the Aviation Group is responsible for MRO, jet airplanes, passenger into cargo conversions, avionic assemblies and structures, aircraft refurbishment, and more.
-The writer is an Israel-based freelance journalist
-The writer is an Israel-based freelance journalist. The views expressed are of the writer and do not necessarily reflect the views of Raksha Anirveda
