Northrop Grumman's Aircraft Systems Repair Facility Achieves
European Aviation Safety Agency Certification
ROLLING MEADOWS, Ill.,
Dec. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Northrop
Grumman Corporation's (NYSE: NOC) aircraft systems repair station
in Rolling Meadows has been
granted Part 145 certification by the European Aviation Safety
Agency (EASA).
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The company's repair station was established to meet regulatory
requirements for customers operating aircraft under civil aviation
rules. Opened in 2009, the station services Northrop Grumman's
infrared countermeasures systems. EASA Part 145 Repair Station
Certification regulates the standards for qualifying as a repair
station and the maintenance requirements for aircraft. "We
understand the importance of keeping critical systems in top
condition and doing so affordably," said Carl Smith, vice president of infrared
countermeasures for Northrop Grumman's Land and Self Protection
Systems division. "This EASA Part 145 certification will allow us
to extend our award-winning service to customers who operate
aircraft registered in Europe."
The repair station also holds Part 145 certification from the
U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and has been awarded the
FAA's Diamond Award for Excellence for two consecutive years. The
station was also recognized by the National Air Transport
Association with two consecutive Five Star Awards for its
dedication to aviation maintenance technician training.
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and commercial customers worldwide. Please visit
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SOURCE Northrop Grumman Corporation