BAE SYSTEMS GETS CONTRACT FOR SAUDI ARABIAN EUROFIGHTERS

The Royal Saudi Air Force has commenced flying operations following the delivery of the first 4 of 72 Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft to the Royal Saudi Air Force.

To support this, the Governments of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom have reached agreement on detailed arrangements under the Salam Support Solution that will provide support for operations by the Royal Saudi Air Force Typhoon fleet for a three year period.

These arrangements will be operated through a full availability service contract with BAE Systems, the first of its kind for Typhoon. They are in accordance with the Understanding Document signed by both Governments on 21 December 2005. The contract includes training in the United Kingdom for RSAF Typhoon pilots and Typhoon multi-skilled aircraft technicians.

David Rennison, vice-president Salam for BAE Systems in Saudi Arabia, said: “The Royal Saudi Air Force is now the 5th Air Force in the world to be flying Tranche 2 Eurofighters". Cliff Robson, Deputy Managing Director, Typhoon, added: “The Salam Support Solution builds on BAE Systems’ knowledge and experience gained working alongside the RAF in supporting the UK’s Typhoon fleet".
 

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