L-3 Communications selects Rockwell Collins for KC-10 repair chain management

L-3 Communications recently awarded Rockwell Collins a repair chain management contract to support the repair of over 500 parts for the U.S. Air Force on 59 KC-10 aircraft. Rockwell Collins will manage 4,000 repairs annually in partnership with Intertrade, a Rockwell Collins company. As part of the contract, Rockwell Collins and Intertrade will leverage current vendor networks and provide logistics support through a distribution center in Memphis, Tennessee. This program, with a required quick repair turnaround time, is imperative to sustain mission critical operations of the KC-10 aircraft. Rockwell Collins acquired Intertrade in 1999, which now operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Rockwell Collins. With this acquisition, Intertrade leveraged its affiliation with a major OEM while being able to provide other enhanced services due to Rockwell Collins’ strong customer relationships, global presence, product knowledge, and solid financial position.