Israel Aircraft Industries (IAI)'s Bedek Aviation Group (Bedek) and AirTran Airways have entered into a multi-year, multi-million dollar contract under which Bedek will provide total maintenance services for landing gear and selected components on AirTran's fleet of B717 aircraft. Bedek has been a maintenance, repair, and overhaul supplier for AirTran since 1997.
AirTran Airways, a leading low cost airline, currently operates a fleet of seventy-five (75) B-717s, which comprise one of the youngest and most modern commercial aviation fleets in the world.
Israel Aircraft Industries? Bedek Aviation Group is a leading supplier of aviation maintenance, repair, overhaul and conversion services on a variety of commercial and military aircraft, engines and components. Bedek provides cost-effective, total maintenance support packages through its Full Service Provider Programs.
For further information, contact:
Doron Suslik
Deputy Vice President of Corporate Communications
Tel: 972 (3) 935-8509
Fax: 972 (3) 935-8512
Email: hpaz@iai.co.il