Al Ain-based manufacturer forecasts delivery of 40 shipsets in 2020
Strata Manufacturing (Strata), the advanced composite aero structures manufacturing facility wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company, is celebrating the delivery of its first shipset of Flap Track Fairings for the PC-24, the twin-engine Super Versatile Jet produced by Pilatus Aircraft Ltd of Switzerland.
The delivery of the first shipset of Flap Track Fairings comes within eight months following the agreement between the two companies and affirms Strata’s position as the major supplier of both Belly and Flap Track Fairings for the world’s first ‘Super Versatile Jet’.
Flap Track Fairings are designed to enhance the aerodynamic of the aircraft, reduce drag and improve appearance.
“The successful delivery is testament to Strata’s determination to fulfil its commitment and firm resolve to deliver such products to customers within world-class standards, and our ‘Made with Pride in the UAE’ seal is raising the bar of quality benchmarks in the aerospace supply chain,” stated Ismail Ali Abdulla, CEO of Strata.
The partnership between Strata and Pilatus began in April 2018 when the two companies signed a long-term agreement to manufacture the PC-24 Belly Fairings.
“The delivery of the first complete PC-24 Flap Track Fairing shipset in just eight months after contract signature in May last year is a very significant milestone that again demonstrates the capabilities and performance of Strata,” remarked Roman Emmenegger, VP Manufacturing at Pilatus Aircraft Ltd.
Strata works with leading aircraft manufacturers, including Airbus, Boeing, Leonardo, and Pilatus. Based at Nibras Al Ain Aerospace Park, Strata supports the development of a leading aerospace hub in Abu Dhabi as part of the emirate’s economic diversification initiatives.
