Post by corsair67 on Sept 20, 2006 14:59:40 GMT 12
Tasman Aviation Enterprises is a division of Air New Zealand Engineering Services and have several contracts with the ADF, including operating a paintshop at Richmond.
Department of Defence Media Release.
Wednesday, 20 September 2006
COMMERCIALISATION OF THE F-111 ENGINES BUSINESS UNIT
A contract signing event to mark the commercialisation of the F-111 Engines Business Unit (EBU) will be hosted by Tasman Aviation Enterprises (TAE) and Strike Reconnaissance Systems Program Office (SRSPO), today at RAAF Base Amberley.
Tasman Aviation Enterprises (TAE) has won the contract which will provide support for the TF30 engine in the F-111.
TAE is currently the holder of the F-111 Workshops Business Unit Contract which is responsible for machining, electroplating and general engineering in support of the F-111.
The EBU is one of four independent Business Units that support the Royal Australian Air Force F-111 weapon system. The EBU was established in 2001 as an “In-House Option” after winning a market testing activity for support of the TF30 jet engine as an outcome of the 1997 Defence Reform Program.
Since 2001 the EBU has operated successfully at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland, with an Australian Public Service (APS) workforce.
By commercialising the EBU, opportunities to bring new work into South East Queensland and Australia have been created.
The new entity is expected to provide employment prospects for current EBU personnel beyond the Planned Withdrawal of the F-111 by expanding the range of commercial and Defence turbine engine maintenance conducted at Amberley.
The majority of the existing workforce is anticipated to take up employment with TAE.
The contract price is approximately $90 million to June 2010, with options to continue beyond 2010 if required.
Department of Defence Media Release.
Wednesday, 20 September 2006
COMMERCIALISATION OF THE F-111 ENGINES BUSINESS UNIT
A contract signing event to mark the commercialisation of the F-111 Engines Business Unit (EBU) will be hosted by Tasman Aviation Enterprises (TAE) and Strike Reconnaissance Systems Program Office (SRSPO), today at RAAF Base Amberley.
Tasman Aviation Enterprises (TAE) has won the contract which will provide support for the TF30 engine in the F-111.
TAE is currently the holder of the F-111 Workshops Business Unit Contract which is responsible for machining, electroplating and general engineering in support of the F-111.
The EBU is one of four independent Business Units that support the Royal Australian Air Force F-111 weapon system. The EBU was established in 2001 as an “In-House Option” after winning a market testing activity for support of the TF30 jet engine as an outcome of the 1997 Defence Reform Program.
Since 2001 the EBU has operated successfully at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland, with an Australian Public Service (APS) workforce.
By commercialising the EBU, opportunities to bring new work into South East Queensland and Australia have been created.
The new entity is expected to provide employment prospects for current EBU personnel beyond the Planned Withdrawal of the F-111 by expanding the range of commercial and Defence turbine engine maintenance conducted at Amberley.
The majority of the existing workforce is anticipated to take up employment with TAE.
The contract price is approximately $90 million to June 2010, with options to continue beyond 2010 if required.