(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Strata Manufacturing, the composite aerostructures manufacturing facility wholly-owned by Mubadala Development Company, announced it has been awarded a contract to manufacture Airbus A350-1000 flap support fairings, or FSFs, from Swedish company Saab Aerostructures.
The contract marks the first time Strata works with Saab Aerostructures. The two companies will work together through 2023.
Badr Al Olama, CEO of Strata Manufacturing, said: "The new contract with Saab demonstrates Strata's competitive capability in manufacturing composite aerostructures. This latest deal enables us to expand our role in the global supply chain, due to our commitment to provide customers with the highest international quality standards and timely delivery."
The deal follows Strata's landmark Sabca contract in 2012 to provide FSFs for the Airbus A350-900, solidifying Strata as a pivotal partner in manufacturing A350 XWB aerostructures.
The A350 XWB is an all new family of mid-sized wide-body airliners designed to shape the efficiency of medium-to-long haul airline operations, with the latest technological innovation.
Lars Jensen, managing director of Saab Aerostructures, said: "It means an important strategic step for Saab to sign this contract with Strata for the A350-1000 fairings. With their knowledge of composites and the actual product, we are certain that they are the right choice for the programme.
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