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DynCorp, Sierra Nevada Form Service Alliance For Fixed-Wing Aircraft

Defense Daily Staff

Wednesday, June 26th, 2013

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DynCorp, Sierra Nevada Form Service Alliance For Fixed-Wing Aircraft

DynCorp International and Sierra Nevada Corp. (SNC) yesterday said they have established a strategic alliance to provide mission critical services to customers worldwide. The companies are jointly establishing a Fixed-Wing Center of Excellence in Huntsville, Ala., where they hope to provide services to the Army’s Program Manager for Fixed Wing Aircraft. Services will include maintenance, repair, overhaul, modifications, integration and installation. Pilatus PC 12. Photo: SNC The new center will also seek commercial and international business for fixed-wing aircraft, unmanned…

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