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08/09/2011: OFFICIAL VISIT OF THE AMBASSADOR OF THE U.S.A. IN HAI - American delegation followed a tour to the company’s facilities and was informed on ongoing projects | 
Thursday, September 8th 2011
His Excellency Mr. Daniel Bennett Smith, the Ambassador of the United States in Greece, held an official visit today at Hellenic Aerospace Industry's (HAI's) facilities in Tanagra. The U.S. Ambassador was accompanied by high ranking members of the Office of Defense Cooperation, headed by Colonel Bradley Jones. Mr. Denys Plessas, Vice President of Lockheed Martin International, also participated. The American delegation was greeted by HAI's Chairman of the BoD Mr Kyriakos Linakis, Chief Executive Officer Mr. Tassos Philippakos and Chief Operations Officer Mr. Athanasios Chronopoulos and other high ranking executives. The delegation was given a tour to HAI's facilities with emphasis on the Aircraft plant where the CCIP/Falcon Star program for the upgrade of 74 aircraft of U.S. Air Force (USAFE) has been successfully implemented. Also, the delegation visited the Aerostructures plant where HAI implements important F-16 and C-130J aircraft projects as a Sole Source Supplier, worldwide, for Lockheed Martin. The management of HAI presented to the Ambassador and the delegation the company's activities, strategy and goals as well as the specific business relations with U.S. Air Force and the American companies. Discussion agenda also focused on the prospects of expanding existing cooperation and establishing new ones. It is important to underline the fact that the value of HAI's workload from American companies is almost equal to that from the domestic market. Of high importance is the cooperation with Lockheed Martin which has expanded by 6-times in the period 2004-2011 which is in a growing mode. Upon the visit's conclusion, HE the American Ambassador Mr. Daniel Bennett Smith stated: "I appreciated sincerely the opportunity to meet with HAI leadership and tour HAI's state-of-the-art facilities. HAI has a well-deserved reputation for excellence and innovation, and has long been a valued strategic partner of the United States Air Force and the U.S. defense industry. We look forward to continuing and strengthening this partnership in the years ahead, as our two allied countries face future challenges and cooperate to meet our mutual defense needs." HAI's Chairman of the BOD Mr. Kyriakos Linakis, said: "The acceptance of our invitation by the U.S. Ambassador to visit our facilities has been an honor for all of us in HAI and is actually one more evidence of our excellent cooperation. Today we were given the opportunity to convey to our esteemed guests the professionalism and dedication of HAI's staff in the implementation of important and demanding projects of high specialization." HAI's Chief Executive Officer Mr Tassos Philippacos, said: "Given our on-going projects and the mutually beneficial relationship between HAI, US Air Force and the American companies, the official visit of HE Mr. Daniel Bennett Smith today is of special importance. Over the years, HAI has successfully implemented a series of demanding programs, thus proving its know-how and confirming its strong presence in the market. Following a consistent export-oriented strategy, we strongly seek to expand existing cooperation and at the same time create new synergies". (From left to right) HAI's Chairman of BOD Mr. Kyriakos Linakis, HAI's Chief Executive Officer Mr. Tassos Philippakos, H.E. the Ambassador of USA Mr. Daniel Bennet Smith, HAI's Chief Operating Officer Mr. Athanassios Chronopoulos.
H.E. the Ambassador of USA in a tour to HAI's facilities, accompanied by HAI's executives. |
15/12/2009: Delivery of the last aircraft F-16 BLOCK 40 of the CCCIP PROJECT of USAFE by HELLENIC AEROSPACE INDUSTRY |
Tuesday, 15 December 2009 – Today, in a ceremony held in Tanagra, Greece, Hellenic Aerospace Industry SA delivered the last upgraded F-16 BLOCK 40 aircraft to the United States Air Force. Following a demanding delivery schedule, HAI successfully completed the electronic and structural modification (STAR/CCIP) program, thus fulfilling all its obligations as stipulated in the contract.
The STAR/CCIP program started in November 2007 with the modification and upgrade of 94 F-16 Block 40 and Block 50 aircraft for the United States Air Force in Europe (USAFE). Today marks the end of the CCIP program for the Block 40 and by December of 2013, the remaining Block 50 aircraft will be delivered with the necessary upgrades, in accordance with the contract. For this remarkable achievement, Mr. Tassos Philippakos, Chief Executive Officer of HAI, congratulated the employees of Hellenic Aerospace Industry. He also stated that the accomplishment of such a demanding task would have been impossible without their technological skills and dedication. During his remarks, U.S. Ambassador Daniel V. Speckhard emphasized that the USAFE's use of F-16s upgraded in Greece shows the trust Americans have in Greek industry. Mr. Philippakos expressed, on behalf of the company's management, his gratitude to the officials representing the U.S. Department of Defense, as well as to the officers of the U.S. Air Force for entrusting this important program to HAI. He also thanked Lockheed Martin Aeronautics for its contribution during the important preparation phase of this project, and the officials representing Hill, Aviano and Spangdahlem Air Force Bases for their technical assistance and support throughout the project. HAI's CEO also thanked His Excellency, the Ambassador of the United States of America Daniel Speckhard, Colonel Dan Gordon representing Hill Air Force Base, Major Mary Drayton from the U.S. Defense Contract Management Agency, and the Vice President of Business Development Initiatives of Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, Mr. Dennys Plessas for attending the ceremony.
Lt Col. F. Kambiotis (114 Tanagra AFB), V. Mastoris (HAI), Α. Κormis (HAI), D. Winger (USAFE), J. Veal (USAFE), M. Drayton (DCMA), J. Vossos (HAI), R. Rentze (DCMA), Lt. Col. T. Moffat (ODC), Capt. L. Whaling (USAFE), T. Norman (USAFE), Lt. Col. T. Dickinson (Hill AFB), Maj. G. Newman (DCMA), V. Panzera (LOCKHEED MARTIN), D. Plessas (LOCKHEED MARTIN), Lt. Col. E. Earhart (AVIANO AFB), Col. D. Gordon (HILL AFB), T. Philippakos (HAI), Lt. Col. Ν. Τolias (ODC), D. V. Speckhard (US AMBASSADOR), T. Sgouros (HAI), G. Kytariolos (HAI), V. Baltas (HAI), H. Amorgianos (HAI), Ν. Vasilopoulos (HAI), Ph. Stavrinos (HAI), P. Ageridis (HAI), H. Kefalas (HAI) 18/01/2010: HAI AND MEPC WIN A $ 43 MILLION CONTRACT TO SUPPORT ROYAL SAUDI ARABIA AIR FORCE T56 ENGINES |
January, 2010 – The Ministry of Defense & Aviation & Inspectorate General of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has awarded a contract for the maintenance of the Royal Saudi Air Force (RSAF) T56 Engines to Hellenic Aerospace Industry (HAI) and the Middle East Propulsion Company (MEPC).
The HAI and MEPC team participated in the respective international tender and successfully competed among all other T56 Authorized Maintenance Centers operating worldwide. The contract is worth USD 43 million for a period of three (3) years under which, the contractor will provide maintenance, repair, overhaul, and testing services of the T56 engines, modules and components, that power one of the world's largest fleet of C-130 aircraft of the Royal Saudi Air Force. This contract is of high importance to HAI because it fulfils its main strategic objectives, which are:
For the last five years, HAI has been applying a carefully planned export-oriented strategy, and aggressive marketing policy, that have led to many business agreements, such as this major contract. Among these agreements are:
The contract was signed, on behalf of the Saudi Arabia Government, by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defense & Aviation & Inspector General, Sultan Bin Abdul Aziz. Referring to this important contract, Mr. Tassos Philippakos, Chief Executive Officer of Hellenic Aerospace Industry, stated that "this contract is a major breakthrough for our company, and lays the cornerstone in our relationship with MEPC, as well as the Armed Forces of Saudi Arabia, reflecting HAI's successful effort towards an export-oriented dynamic marketing strategy. For both HAI and MEPC the contract constitutes an important first step towards establishing a long business relationship not only in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, but also in the wider region". Hellenic Aerospace Industry S.A., established on 1975, is the leading aerospace company of Greece, having as a mission to deliver defense and aerospace services and products to the Hellenic State, as well as to a wide range of domestic and international customers of both military and civil markets.
UPDATE - 17/02/2012 - RFQ Νο. 444 - for the procurement of material (components & accessories) through a Long Term Agreement (LTPA) concerning the periodical service of the Aircraft Engines J-79 |
Tender No. 444 The HELLENIC AEROSPACE INDUSTRY S.A (HAI), announces a public tender for the procurement of material (components & accessories through a Long Term Agreement (LTPA) concerning the periodical service of the Aircraft Engines J-79».Relative documents are the following :
Quotations must have been received by January 25, 2012 (until 14.00) the latest. Note : Candidates who are interested to take this tender from HAI's site are obliged to notify HAI for the receipt of the tender (attention :Contracts & Bid Tenders Dept) through Fax. 22620-58717, -052658 or in the e-mail below. Contact : e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it STATEMENT - EXTENSIONHAI announces that the closing date of this tender is extended till Friday, February 24, 2012 (14.00). UPDATE - 17/02/2012 - RFQ Νο. 470 - for the procurement of material (components & accessories) through a Long Term Agreement (LTPA) concerning the periodical service of the Aircraft Engines T-53 |
Tender No. 470 The HELLENIC AEROSPACE INDUSTRY S.A (HAI), announces a public tender for the procurement of material (components & accessories through a Long Term Agreement (LTPA) concerning the periodical service of the Aircraft Engines T-53».Relative documents are the following :
Quotations must have been received by January 25, 2012 (until 14.00) the latest. Note : Candidates who are interested to take this tender from HAI's site are obliged to notify HAI for the receipt of the tender (attention :Contracts & Bid Tenders Dept) through Fax. 22620-58717, -052658 or in the e-mail below. Contact : e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it STATEMENT - EXTENSIONHAI announces that the closing date of this tender is extended till Friday, February 24, 2012 (14.00). |
- UPDATE - 17/02/2012 - RFQ Νο. 470 - for the procurement of material (components & accessories) through a Long Term Agreement (LTPA) concerning the periodical service of the Aircraft Engines T-53
- UPDATE - 17/02/2012 - RFQ Νο. 444 - for the procurement of material (components & accessories) through a Long Term Agreement (LTPA) concerning the periodical service of the Aircraft Engines J-79