Pilkington Aerospace Lands Swedish Jet Fighter Contract

摘要

Pilkington Aerospace, a wholly owned subsidiary of Pilkington, has been selected by Saab of Sweden to supply the advanced transparency system for the cockpit of the new Saab Gripen JAS 39 jet fighter. The contract is the latest business success for Pilkington Aerospace. Recent wins include selection by Lockheed Martin to supply the Integrated Transparency System for the new US Joint Strike Fighter QSF), and a "life of the program contract to supply windshields for the Bombardier Learjet 45 corporate jet.