Textron Aviation Defense and Thai Aviation Industries Sign Agreement to Support Royal Thai Air Force

During the Paris Air Show, Textron Aviation Defense LLC., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, and Thai Aviation Industries Co., Ltd. signed a Memorandum of Agreement to work together on a sustainment program for the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF). This program will support RTAF's fleets of Beechcraft T-6TH and AT-6TH aircraft.

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Textron Aviation Defense LLC. and Thai Aviation Industries Co., Ltd. sign a Memorandum of Agreement to sustain Beechcraft T-6TH trainer and AT-6TH light attack aircraft for the Royal Thai Air Force (RTAF)

The Beechcraft T-6TH trainer and AT-6TH light attack aircraft are designed and manufactured by Textron Aviation Defense LLC., a wholly owned subsidiary of Textron Aviation Inc.

Textron Aviation Defense, based in Wichita, Kansas, USA, is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for these aircraft. Thai Aviation Industries, located in Bangkok, Thailand, is the prime contractor for this program and has a long history of providing support for RTAF.

“The Beechcraft T-6TH and AT-6TH aircraft strengthen the mutual defense cooperation and relationship between the U.S. and Thailand,” said Tom Webster, vice president, Defense Sales. “This agreement with Thai Aviation Industries ensures the highest level of sustainment support for the RTAF and is an important element of our commitment to the growth of Thailand’s aerospace industry.”

The agreement highlights the strengths of both companies. Textron Aviation Defense brings its expertise as the aircraft's OEM, while Thai Aviation Industries offers its unique position and experience in Thailand.

This collaboration aims to provide long-term support and sustainment for RTAF's aircraft, ensuring a high level of readiness for training and light attack missions. Both companies are committed to working together to deliver the best possible service to RTAF.

About the Beechcraft T-6 Texan II

The Beechcraft T-6 Texan II is the world’s premier military flight trainer. The aircraft’s low acquisition, operating and sustainment costs enable global air forces to fast-track pilot production. With an installed base that more than quadruples its closest competitor, the family of Beechcraft T-6 Texan II aircraft has been the world’s number one Integrated Training System (ITS) for more than 20 years. The Beechcraft T-6 Texan II capitalizes on an active production line with an industry-leading Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) rating of 10 as well as a proven supply chain and the affordability of 85 percent parts commonality with the Beechcraft AT-6 Wolverine. To date, the global fleet of more than 1,000 Beechcraft T-6 Texan II aircraft has surpassed 5 million flight hours across 14 nations and two NATO flight schools.