TRU Simulation Announces Acceptance of First Unit Training Device Delivery for the Multi-Engine Training System Ground Based Training System Contract; Contract Options Exercised for Additional Devices and Support
26 Marzo 2025 - 5:00PM
Business Wire
TRU Simulation + Training Inc. today announced the acceptance of
the first of three Unit Training Device (UTD) simulators as part of
the Multi-Engine Training System (METS) Ground Based Training
System (GBTS) contract by Naval Air Warfare Center – Training
Systems Division (NAWCTSD). In addition, a recent contract
modification exercised added options outlined in the contract base
award, including upgrading two UTDs, the delivery of four
additional OFTs and extension of various support services.
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TRU Simulation announced the acceptance
of the first of three Unit Training Device (UTD) simulators as part
of the Multi-Engine Training System (METS) Ground Based Training
System (GBTS) contract by Naval Air Warfare Center – Training
Systems Division (NAWCTSD). (Photo credit: TRU Simulation)
TRU Simulation, an affiliate of Textron Aviation Inc., is a
Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company that designs, manufactures and
delivers high-fidelity training devices and full-motion simulators
for civil and defense customers.
"At TRU, we are proud to support the METS GBTS mission of
providing an intermediate and advanced training platform for U.S.
Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and U.S. Coast Guard aviators. Our on-time
delivery of the first UTD reinforces TRU’s commitment to delivering
innovative and reliable solutions to meet our customers’ evolving
needs," said Jerry Messaris, vice president and general manager,
TRU Simulation. "TRU Simulation is eager to continue our history of
building high-fidelity devices to support critical missions."
In November 2024, TRU received a Letter of Equivalency
qualifying the UTD as an authorized Level 7 Flight Simulation
Training Device (FSTD) from the Federal Aviation Administration
(FAA). Additionally, TRU successfully achieved on-time delivery and
acceptance of 21 Desktop Avionics Trainers (DATs) for the METS
program.
The contract base award was for three Unit Training Device (UTD)
simulators in a King Air 260 standard commercial configuration for
fixed wing flight training, one Operational Flight Trainer (OFT)
simulator in the METS T-54A configuration for higher fidelity and
dynamic flight training operations, one Simulator Support Station
(SSS) in the METS T-54A configuration to support the software
maintenance of the deployed devices and 21 Desktop Trainers for
classroom avionics training. TRU will provide device instructor and
maintenance training, spares, as well as Contractor Logistics
Services (CLS), to support the fielded devices in Corpus Christi,
Texas. The contract was awarded through a full and open
competition, and deliveries are expected to continue through
2026.
About TRU Simulation TRU Simulation + Training Inc., an
affiliate of Textron Aviation Inc., is a leading provider of
high-fidelity training devices and full-motion simulators for the
aviation industry. With a strong commitment to excellence and
innovation, TRU Simulation has been at the forefront of flight
simulation technology for over a decade. Our customized simulator
solutions empower pilots to navigate the skies confidently, while
our state-of-the-art technology ensures safe and realistic training
experiences. For more information, visit www.TRUSimulation.com.
About Textron Aviation We inspire the journey of flight.
For more than 95 years, Textron Aviation Inc., a Textron Inc.
company, has empowered our collective talent across the Beechcraft,
Cessna and Hawker brands to design and deliver the best aviation
experience for our customers. With a range that includes everything
from business jets, turboprops, and high-performance pistons, to
special mission, military trainer and defense products, Textron
Aviation has the most versatile and comprehensive aviation product
portfolio in the world and a workforce that has produced more than
half of all general aviation aircraft worldwide. Customers in more
than 170 countries rely on our legendary performance, reliability
and versatility, along with our trusted global customer service
network, for affordable and flexible flight.
For more information, visit www.txtav.com |
www.defense.txtav.com | www.scorpionjet.com.
About Textron Inc. Textron Inc. is a multi-industry
company that leverages its global network of aircraft, defense,
industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with
innovative solutions and services. Textron is known around the
world for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft,
Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat, Textron
Systems, and TRU Simulation. For more information, visit:
www.textron.com.
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