Alsalam Aircraft Company of Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Kellstrom Defense Aerospace signed a Memorandum of Understanding at Dubai Airshow 2005 to develop a business relationship whereby Kellstrom will become the primary supplier of parts, repairs and rotable exchange inventories required by Alsalam in the performance of it’s C-130, F-15 and MRO services.
According to Engineer, Mohammed Fallatah, Alsalam’s President and CEO, “this relationship will strengthen Alsalam’s position to provide total logistical support services to the Royal Saudi Air Force C-130 modernisation and upgrade program in partnership with Boeing. It will also enable Alsalam to provide responsive and competitive material and inventory management services in support of our maintenance work on other military platforms.”
“We are pleased that Alsalam chose Kellstrom Defense Aerospace to be the supplier of choice in support of its aircraft maintenance and modifications logistics requirement,” said Dr. Ahmed Metwalli, Vice President of Kellstrom Defense Aerospace. “This relationship will enable Alsalam to maintain it’s outstanding reputation in the industry.”
Kellstrom Defense Aerospace, located in Miramar, Florida, is a world leader in the aerospace defense market business, providing innovative logistic solutions for military operators and service centers around the world. Alsalam has established itself as a leading provider of maintenance and modification services for military and commercial aircraft in the Middle East.
Kellstrom Defence Aerospace is a global leader in supply chain management and after market support of military aircraft with specific C-130 Hercules, the P-3 Orion, the F-16 Falcon and selected rotary wing aircraft including the AA64.
