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UAE’s Strata, Pilatus extend partnership

UAE’s Strata, Pilatus extend partnership
Strata will act as the main supplier of both belly and flap track fairings

Abu Dhabi – Mubasher: Strata Manufacturing, a wholly-owned subsidiary by Mubadala Investment Company, has extended its partnership agreement with Switzerland-based Pilatus Aircraft to include a new composite work package for the PC-24, a twin-engine business jet.

Under the extended agreement, Strata will manufacture PC-24 flap track fairings, which is a year after the two firms signed a major partnership on the PC-24, according to a press release.

Moreover, Strata will act as the main supplier of both belly and flap track fairings for the world’s first ‘Super Versatile Jet’, the release highlighted.

Ismail Ali Abdulla, CEO of Strata, commented: “During the past 12 months, Strata worked diligently to ensure the smooth delivery of the belly fairing for Pilatus’ ground-breaking aircraft. Our production and delivery track record have exceeded expectations and, ultimately, led to the award of this new work package.”

“Pilatus is a key customer of our global partner network and this extended agreement highlights Strata’s advanced technological capabilities in the global aerospace supply chain – including our UAE-made components,” he added.

Strata will receive the first flap track fairings for First Article Inspection by the end of this year.

For his part, Roman Emmenegger, VP Manufacturing at Pilatus Aircraft, said: “The delivery of the first complete PC-24 Belly Fairing shipset in just eight months after contract signature in April this year is a very significant milestone that demonstrates the capabilities and performance of Strata. We are today launching the second PC-24 composites package and we look forward to receive [receiving] the First Article from Strata in 2019.”