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Beechcraft Signs New Zealand Contracts For Eleven T-6C Trainer Aircraft

Pat Host

Monday, January 27th, 2014

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Beechcraft Signs New Zealand Contracts For Eleven T-6C Trainer Aircraft

Beechcraft said Monday its defense company signed two contracts to provide a comprehensive pilot training system for New Zealand’s air force. The foundation is for 11 Beechcraft T-6C Texan II turboprop military training aircraft, according to a company statement. The deal also includes spare parts, training, logistics and maintenance support. Beechcraft’s defense company and global mission support organizations teamed with Safe Air Limited and CAE [CAE] as subcontractors on the two contracts. In addition to the 11 T-6C aircraft, the…

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