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Israel Aerospace Industries and InterConnect Wiring Awarded a $50 Million (USD) Contract for F-15 Electrical Power Distribution System (EPDS) Rewire Program

Jul 19, 2010

The Defense Supply Center Richmond (DSCR) has awarded Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) and InterConnect Wiring a 5-year contract for the F-15 EPDS Rewire Program with an estimated contract value of over $50 million. The program deliverables begin in early 2011.

To meet the program requirements InterConnect has teamed with IAI, who will serve as InterConnect's main subcontractor for the program. IAI has extensive experience in all areas related to military aircraft and proven performance in the field of electrical wiring harnesses.

Yossi Melamed, General Manager of IAI's LAHAV Division, said: "We are happy to collaborate with American companies on such an important project, which extends the life of the American Air Force's F-15 aircraft. Both our American partners and the customer will benefit from the vast experience IAI offers in military aircraft upgrading, as well as its proven capabilities in electronics and wiring of aerial platforms."

InterConnect is based in Fort Worth, Texas with over 17 years experience in producing electrical wiring harnesses and power distribution panels for fixed wing and rotor aircraft. Other aircraft platforms InterConnect supports include the C-130, C-5, F-16, H-92, T-50, UH-1, UH-60, and V-22.

The contract for the F-15 EPDS Rewire Program for the United States Air Force (USAF) brings closer realization of InterConnect's goal of becoming the leading supplier of electrical wiring ‎harnesses for front-line aircraft in the United States.‎‎

Mr. John Ashour, President of InterConnect, said, "We are honored to have been selected to provide the rewire packages for this extremely important USAF F-15 program. Winning this competition will generate jobs in Texas and provide new and exciting opportunities. With the requirement of extending the service life of many military aircraft, we expect a rising demand for similar rewire programs. InterConnect will be there to meet this demand."

For further information, please contact:
Doron Suslik
Deputy Corporate VP for Communications
Tel: 972 (3) 935-8509
Fax: 972 (3) 935-8512
e-mail: hpaz@iai.co.il