Air Industries Group has secured an $11 million contract to provide landing gear assemblies for the US Navy’s E-2D Advanced Hawkeye aircraft, a critical component for this naval platform. The landing gear assemblies, essential for the aircraft’s takeoff, landing, and taxiing operations, will be manufactured starting in the second half of 2025, with the expected arrival of necessary equipment by 2026.
Lou Melluzzo, CEO of Air Industries Group, emphasized the importance of the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, stating it is a fundamental asset for the US Navy, tasked with managing the airspace around Carrier Battle Groups by detecting threats and organizing aircraft movements. The CEO mentioned that the contract’s value increased during negotiations, highlighting the aircraft’s significance not only to the Navy but also to a growing list of international military customers.
Air Industries Group, located in New York, indicated that this contract reinforces its long-standing partnership with the Navy, marking the company’s role as a vital supplier for the E-2 aircraft family. Melluzzo expressed pride in continuing to support the E-2 program, which meets both domestic and international defense requirements.
This new contract stems from a series of agreements Air Industries has entered into related to the E-2 family of aircraft. In May, the company received a $2.4 million order to provide spare landing gear assemblies for the US Navy’s E-2C Hawkeye aircraft. Subsequently, in September 2023, they signed a contract for welding equipment and other related tools for the military’s E-2Ds, along with a $2 million agreement for landing support systems in July.
The E-2D Advanced Hawkeye represents a significant investment in the US Navy’s defense capabilities, and Air Industries’ continued involvement underscores the company’s commitment to delivering reliable and essential equipment for military operations.
