Alenia C-27J Program

Aero participates on the production of the C-27J Spartan military transport aircraft since 2006. For its Italian customer, Alenia Aeronautica, Aero produces the complete center wing box ready for installation on the aircraft.

Production and Services

• Fully assembled and equipped Center Wing Box assembly ready for installation on aircraft
• Integral fuel tanks, including final fuel leakage test
• Engine, fuselage and wing flap hinges
• Manufacturing of all parts, including application of special processes
• Manufacturing of electric harnesses, including testing
• Installation and testing of all systems
• Surface protection by the application of paint and anti-corrosion protection
• Supply chain management
• Production management of different configurations
• Warranty and after-sales repairs and services
• Spare parts delivery
• Repairs, modification changes and upgrades

C-27J Spartan

The C-27J Spartan is tactical military cargo aircraft, featuring great operation flexibility and low operation costs. The aircraft is used for a wide range of missions from cargo transportation to logistic support of military units and airborne unit transportation as well as for special services, e.g. naval and electronic surveillance, search and rescue operations, firefighting, etc. Its military unit transportation version offers transportation capacity of 62 soldiers or 42 paratroopers, while the cargo version can carry a load of up to 11,500 kg, two APCs, three howitzers, a middle-sized helicopter or various cargo on standard pallets.

The C-27J serves the militaries in Italy, Greece, Romania, Bulgary and Lithuania. In 2007, the C-27J Spartan won a US government tender for the Joint Cargo Aircraft for the US Armed Forces. Under the contract, a total of 78 C-27J Spartans will be delivered to the US Army and US Air Force by the year 2013. The marketing forecast for the next 10 years indicates 350 aircraft worldwide.

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