GAMCO and CMC Electronics Selected By Dubai Air Wing For L100-30 Cockpit Avionics Upgrade
(Montreal, Quebec - December 17, 2003) CMC Electronics Inc. has been selected by the Dubai Air Wing as the avionics systems integrator for their C-130, L100-30 cockpit upgrade. CMC Electronics is teamed with Gulf Aircraft Maintenance Company (GAMCO), the prime contractor for the project.
CMC Electronics will supply its CMA-900 Flight Management System (FMS) as the core of the upgrade, while GAMCO is responsible for all Program Depot Maintenance (PDM) inspection requirements, a new cargo handling system, aircraft painting and the installation of the cockpit upgrade systems in full coordination with CMC Electronics.
The Dubai Air Wing configuration is a multi-sensor system based on a fully integrated dual CMA-900 FMS, providing effectively 100% dispatch reliability anywhere in the world, and seamless navigation from take-off to final approach. This upgrade will allow the Dubai Air Wing's aircraft to meet all P-RNAV (precision area navigation), flight data recording and TAWS (Terrain Avoidance Warning System) requirements. The CMA-900 features a color, liquid-crystal multi-function display and includes CMC Electronics' industry-leading GPS sensor.
"We look forward to working closely with the Dubai Air Wing and GAMCO on this very important modernization program," said Mr. Bruce Bailey, CMC Electronics' Vice President, Commercial Aviation.
GAMCO General Manager Mr. Saif Al Mughairy said, "We are delighted to be working with CMC Electronics and are confident that our reputation for quality and service will be reinforced by this upgrade program for the Dubai Air Wing."
According to Dubai Air Wing Commander Col. Rashid K. Balhaul, "We are looking forward to realizing the many economic, operational and, in particular, safety related benefits provided by the upgrade of our C-130 aircraft. "
CMC Electronics has world leading expertise in upgrading the cockpits of commercial air transport aircraft such as the B747, DC-10 and MD-80 fleets with GPS, FMS and display systems and sensors. CMC is recognized as the premier supplier of flight management systems to the air transport retrofit market.
CMC Electronics' breadth of experience in cockpit avionics systems integration extends to military, fixed and rotary wing aircraft such as P-3 patrol aircraft, C-130 air transport, UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters and the T-6 model A3000 trainer aircraft. CMC is the prime contractor, systems integrator and avionics management systems supplier for the CP-140 Aurora (Canadian version of the P-3 Orion) Navigation and Flight Instruments Modernization Project for the Canadian Department of National Defence.
GAMCO is the leading 'one stop' maintenance organization in the Middle East. It is recognized by most of the world's airworthiness authorities, and its customer base includes many international airlines and military customers. GAMCO was appointed by Lockheed Martin as the authorized service center for Hercules C-130 military and civilian aircraft on January 9, 2002. In addition to its extensive civil aircraft maintenance capability, GAMCO has recently enhanced its military division to support additional military aircraft, engines and components.
CMC Electronics designs and produces leading technology electronics products for the aviation, infrared sensing, global positioning and space electronics markets. Its principal locations are in Montreal, Quebec; Ottawa, Ontario; Cincinnati, Ohio; and Chicago, Illinois. The company's capabilities are broadened by NovAtel Inc., its subsidiary in Calgary, Alberta. CMC Electronics is a private company controlled by an investor group led by ONCAP L.P. ONCAP is a CDN $400 million investment fund established by Onex Corporation and a number of leading Canadian financial institutions. Onex Corporation is a diversified company with annual consolidated revenues of approximately CDN $24 billion and consolidated assets of approximately CDN $23 billion. Onex is Canada's 5th largest company with global operations in service, manufacturing and technology industries.
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